| Description |
1 online resource (209 pages) |
| Contents |
The Classroom X-Factor: The Power of Body Language and Nonverbal Communication in Teaching; Copyright; Contents; List of Figures and Tables; Acknowledgements; Part I The X-Factor and You the teacher; Chapter 1 General Introduction; Chapter 2 Your X-Factor and Classroom Communication; Chapter 3 The X-Factor within You; Chapter 4 The X-Factor on the Education Stage of Today's World; Chapter 5 How Good are Students at Reading your X-Factor?; Chapter 6 The X-Factor and Pupil Achievement; Chapter 7 The X-Factor and Special Education; Part Conclusion |
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Part II the X-Factor Orchestra -- Getting to know the Various InstrumentsChapter 8 Smiling; Chapter 9 Body Language; Chapter 10 Gestures; Chapter 11 Vocal Expression; Chapter 12 The X-Factor and 'Classroom Eyes'; Chapter 13 Our Use of Space; Chapter 14 Facial Expressions; Chapter 15 Attractiveness: Dressing for the Classroom -- 'Does My School Bag Look Big in This?'; Chapter 16 Environment and the Classroom X-Factor; Part III the X-Factor Instruments in a Classroom Symphony; Story 1: Your X-Factor and Differentiated Learning -- The Yellow Teddy Lunchbox |
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Story 2: Your X-Factor and Expressing Your Emotions -- SpartacusStory 3: Your X-Factor, Motivation, Nonverbal Drama and Immediacy -- The Great Horse of Troy; Story 4: Your X-Factor and Motivation -- The Butterfly; Story 5: Your X-Factor, Experience and Reflection -- Bushfires; Concluding Remarks; Appendix: Self-Evaluation Framework; References; Index |
| Summary |
The book demonstrates how teachers can transform how they connect with their students, whilst also creating meaningful and potent learning experiences for themselves. White and Gardner show that by following simple methods borrowed from psychology and cognitive science teachers can develop their own 'X-Factor' and in so doing increase their enjoyment and efficacy as professionals |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Gardner, John
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| ISBN |
9780203818701 |
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0203818709 |
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