10 best teaching practices : how brain research and learning styles define teaching competencies
by
Tileston, Donna Walker.
Title
:
10 best teaching practices : how brain research and learning styles define teaching competencies
Author
:
Tileston, Donna Walker.
ISBN
:
9781412973939
Personal Author
:
Tileston, Donna Walker.
Edition
:
3rd ed.
Publication Information
:
Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin Press, ©2011.
Physical Description
:
xiv, 134 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Contents
:
Creating an environment that facilitates learning -- Differentiating for different learning styles -- Helping students make connections from prior knowledge -- Teaching for long-term memory -- Constructing knowledge through higher-level thinking processes -- Fostering collaborative learning -- Bridging the gap between all learners -- Evaluating learning with authentic assessments -- Encouraging in-depth understanding with real-world applications -- Integrating technology seamlessly into instruction -- Putting it all together.
Abstract
:
This third edition incorporates the latest research on brain-compatible pedagogy and learning styles throughout the updated chapters on today's most critical topics, including: using formative assessment for best results; integrating technology to connect students' school and home lives differentiating instruction to inspire every student; connecting with children of various cultures, including those who live in poverty; and creating a collaborative learning environment. Each chapter includes helpful lists, charts, and graphs. Derived from book jacket.
Subject Term
:
Effective teaching -- United States.
Learning.
Educational innovations -- United States.
Educational change -- United States.
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