Brain-Based Learning with Gifted Students: Lessons from Neuroscience on Cultivating Curiosity, Metacognition, Empathy, and Brain Plasticity: Grades 3-

ISBN-13: 9781646320431 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 226 str.

Kathryn Fishman-Weaver

Opis

Brain-Based Learning With Gifted Students combines relevant research in neuroscience with engaging activities for gifted elementary students in grades 3-6.

Spis treści

Acknowledgments Introduction Why Neuroscience? CHAPTER 1 Brain Anatomy 101 CHAPTER 2 Interrogative Inquiry CHAPTER 3 Maximizing Metacognitive Moments CHAPTER 4 Sparking Connection With Wonder CHAPTER 5 Social Cognition CHAPTER 6 Neuroplasticity CHAPTER 7 Emotional Regulation CHAPTER 8 Keeping the Brain Healthy Conclusion References About the Author NAGC Programming Standards Alignment

O autorze

Kathryn Fishman-Weaver, Ph.D., serves as the Director of Academic Affairs for Mizzou K-12. As the principal of the global middle and high school programs, she works with students and teachers around the world. Prior to the principalship, Dr. Fishman-Weaver taught in public schools in Oakland, CA, and Columbia, MO. She has taught special education, gifted education, English language arts, and teacher preparation. Dr. Fishman-Weaver writes and presents frequently on student support, teacher leadership, and gender and education. She loves the written word, a good nap, and impromptu family dance parties in her kitchen. You can follow her work on educational leadership at http://wholeheartedschoolleadership.com.