100 Brain-Friendly Lessons for Unforgettable Teaching and Learning (9-12)
100 Brain-Friendly Lessons for Unforgettable Teaching and Learning (9-12)

Author: Marcia L. Tate

Publisher: Corwin

Published: 2019-07-24

Total Pages: 409

ISBN-13: 1544341326

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Use research- and brain-based teaching to engage students and maximize learning Lessons should be memorable and engaging. When they are, student achievement increases, behavior problems decrease, and teaching and learning are fun! In 100 Brain-Friendly Lessons for Unforgettable Teaching and Learning 9-12, best-selling author and renowned educator and consultant Marcia Tate takes her bestselling Worksheets Don’t Grow Dendrites one step further by providing teachers with ready-to-use lesson plans that take advantage of the way that students really learn. Readers will find 100 cross-curricular sample lessons from each of the eight major content areas: Earth Science, Life Science, Physical Science, English, Finance, Algebra, Geometry, Social Studies Plans designed around the most frequently taught objectives found in national and international curricula. Lessons educators can immediately replicate in their own classrooms or use to develop their own. 20 brain-compatible, research-based instructional strategies that work for all learners. Five questions that high school teachers should ask and answer when planning brain-compatible lessons and an in-depth explanation of each of the questions. Guidance on building relationships with students that enable them to learn at optimal levels. It is a wonderful time to be a high school teacher! This hands-on resource will show you how to use what we know about educational neuroscience to transform your classroom into a place where success if accessible for all.

100 Brain-Friendly Lessons for Unforgettable Teaching and Learning (K-8)
100 Brain-Friendly Lessons for Unforgettable Teaching and Learning (K-8)

Author: Marcia L. Tate

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2019-07-31

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 1544341245

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Use research- and brain-based teaching to engage students and maximize learning Lessons should be memorable and engaging. When they are, student achievement increases, behavior problems decrease, and teaching and learning are fun! In 100 Brain-Friendly Lessons for Unforgettable Teaching and Learning K-8, best-selling author and renowned educator and consultant Marcia Tate takes her bestselling Worksheets Don’t Grow Dendrites one step further by providing teachers with ready-to-use lesson plans that take advantage of the way that students really learn. Readers will find 100 cross-curricular sample lessons from each of the four major content areas: English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Plans designed around the most frequently taught objectives found in national and international curricula. Lessons educators can immediately replicate in their own classrooms or use to develop their own. 20 brain-compatible, research-based instructional strategies that work for all learners. Five questions that teachers should ask and answer when planning brain-compatible lessons and an in-depth explanation of each of the questions. Guidance on building relationships with students that enable them to learn at optimal levels. It is a wonderful time to be a teacher! This hands-on resource will show you how to use what we know about educational neuroscience to transform your classroom into a place where success if accessible for all.

100 Brain-Friendly Lessons for Unforgettable Teaching and Learning (9-12)
100 Brain-Friendly Lessons for Unforgettable Teaching and Learning (9-12)

Author: Marcia L. Tate

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2019-07-24

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 154434130X

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Use research- and brain-based teaching to engage students and maximize learning Lessons should be memorable and engaging. When they are, student achievement increases, behavior problems decrease, and teaching and learning are fun! In 100 Brain-Friendly Lessons for Unforgettable Teaching and Learning 9-12, best-selling author and renowned educator and consultant Marcia Tate takes her bestselling Worksheets Don’t Grow Dendrites one step further by providing teachers with ready-to-use lesson plans that take advantage of the way that students really learn. Readers will find 100 cross-curricular sample lessons from each of the eight major content areas: Earth Science, Life Science, Physical Science, English, Finance, Algebra, Geometry, Social Studies Plans designed around the most frequently taught objectives found in national and international curricula. Lessons educators can immediately replicate in their own classrooms or use to develop their own. 20 brain-compatible, research-based instructional strategies that work for all learners. Five questions that high school teachers should ask and answer when planning brain-compatible lessons and an in-depth explanation of each of the questions. Guidance on building relationships with students that enable them to learn at optimal levels. It is a wonderful time to be a high school teacher! This hands-on resource will show you how to use what we know about educational neuroscience to transform your classroom into a place where success if accessible for all.

100 Brain-Friendly Lessons for Unforgettable Teaching and Learning (K-8)
100 Brain-Friendly Lessons for Unforgettable Teaching and Learning (K-8)

Author: Marcia L. Tate

Publisher: Corwin

Published: 2019-07-31

Total Pages: 361

ISBN-13: 1544341261

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Use research- and brain-based teaching to engage students and maximize learning Lessons should be memorable and engaging. When they are, student achievement increases, behavior problems decrease, and teaching and learning are fun! In 100 Brain-Friendly Lessons for Unforgettable Teaching and Learning K-8, best-selling author and renowned educator and consultant Marcia Tate takes her bestselling Worksheets Don’t Grow Dendrites one step further by providing teachers with ready-to-use lesson plans that take advantage of the way that students really learn. Readers will find 100 cross-curricular sample lessons from each of the four major content areas: English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Plans designed around the most frequently taught objectives found in national and international curricula. Lessons educators can immediately replicate in their own classrooms or use to develop their own. 20 brain-compatible, research-based instructional strategies that work for all learners. Five questions that teachers should ask and answer when planning brain-compatible lessons and an in-depth explanation of each of the questions. Guidance on building relationships with students that enable them to learn at optimal levels. It is a wonderful time to be a teacher! This hands-on resource will show you how to use what we know about educational neuroscience to transform your classroom into a place where success if accessible for all.

Engaging the Brain
Engaging the Brain

Author: Marcia L. Tate

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2024-08-21

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 1071939815

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Create unforgettable learning experiences for your students What can you do when students would rather socialize than pay attention to your lesson? When students appear to lack motivation, how do teachers ensure that learning sticks? How can you best respond to learning loss caused by the pandemic? In this new edition of Marcia Tate’s wildly bestselling Worksheets Don′t Grow Dendrites, 20 field-tested, brain-compatible instructional strategies designed to maximize memory are supported by new classroom applications and research. In each chapter devoted to an individual strategy, you′ll discover: The latest research on how the brain benefits when the strategy is used How the strategy engages all students and addresses common behavior problems Sample classroom activities for various grade levels that teachers can implement immediately Action plans for incorporating each strategy to accelerate learning When students actively engage in learning, they stand a much better chance of retaining what we want them to know. As students face setbacks and learning gaps, it′s imperative that we quickly bridge these divides by teaching them in the way their brains learn best.

Healthy Teachers, Happy Classrooms
Healthy Teachers, Happy Classrooms

Author: Marcia L. Tate

Publisher: Solution Tree Press

Published: 2022-01-21

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1952812984

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Bestselling author Dr. Marcia L. Tate delivers 12 brain-based principles for avoiding teacher burnout and increasing health and wellness for teachers. These research-backed strategies will help you thrive personally and professionally. Each chapter digs into the benefits of these self-care and stress management tips and offers suggestions for bringing the practice to life in your classroom. Avoid teacher burnout with these self-care tips for teachers and other educators: Understand the root causes and symptoms of educator and teacher stress, overwhelm, and burnout. Learn practical strategies proven to help you live better, live longer, and become a better teacher. Integrate wellness principles and coping strategies into your daily life so you feel rejuvenated and ready to serve others. Translate your wellness to the classroom, creating happy, ready-to-learn students. Maintain a lifestyle of happiness and health for long-term success. Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Passion for Your Purpose Chapter 2: Laughter Chapter 3: Optimism Chapter 4: Games Chapter 5: Movement Chapter 6: Music Chapter 7: Calm Surroundings Chapter 8: Close Personal Relationships Chapter 9: Nutrition Chapter 10: Sleep Chapter 11: Spirituality Chapter 12: Purpose Epilogue References and Resources Index

Preparing Children for Success in School and Life
Preparing Children for Success in School and Life

Author: Marcia L. Tate

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2022-11-02

Total Pages: 141

ISBN-13: 1071886738

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Set children on a path to success by understanding and nurturing the power of the brain Children’s brains develop faster in the early years than at any other time in their lives. If you want to make the most of this pivotal period, there is no time to waste. With newly updated research, the second edition of this bestseller provides parents and educators with strategies for building a brain-compatible environment where young learners can develop the skills they need to be successful. Inside you’ll find: How to design a brain-friendly environment, including the use of music, color, and lighting The effects of verbal communication, reading aloud, and discussion on children’s development Strategies for developing character and responsible behaviors An action plan to help parents follow through with implementation at home Multiple examples of best practices in action Based on the latest research on human growth and development and written by a nationally-known education expert, Preparing Children for Success in School and Life helps you satisfy a child’s natural hunger for learning and ensure that every child gets the best possible chance at success.

Joyful Fluency
Joyful Fluency

Author: Lynn F. Dhority

Publisher: Corwin

Published: 2006-03-22

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13:

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"Do you have learners in your classroom who speak English as a second language? Are you are a foreign language teacher? This essential resource links brain research-based teaching practices to language learning presents exciting new ways to encourage second language acquisition in students of all ages. Find hundreds of helpful brain research-based techniques for lesson planning and presentation to promote improved vocabulary retention, better understanding of grammar, and enhanced speaking and writing skills"--Publisher description.

Clarity for Learning
Clarity for Learning

Author: John Almarode

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2018-10-24

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1506384722

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An essential resource for student and teacher clarity With the ever-changing landscape of education, teachers and leaders often find themselves searching for clarity in a sea of standards, curriculum resources, and competing priorities. Clarity for Learning offers a simple and doable approach to developing clarity and sharing it with students through five essential components: crafting learning intentions and success criteria co-constructing learning intentions and success criteria with learners creating opportunities for students to respond effective feedback on and for learning students and teachers sharing learning and progress The book is full of examples from teachers and leaders who have shared their journey, struggles, and successes for readers to use to propel their own work forward.

Preparing Children for Success in School and Life
Preparing Children for Success in School and Life

Author: Marcia L. Tate

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2011-08-02

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1412988446

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Make sure your children grow dendrites! As children′s first teachers, parents need to provide a firm foundation for lifelong learning. In this new book, award-winning educator Marcia L. Tate provides a research-based road map for raising respectful, responsible children who achieve to their fullest potential. The best-selling author, mother, and grandmother shares brain-compatible strategies for guiding children toward personal, academic, and career success. Her latest book provides parents and caregivers with a wealth of practical tips and tools for: Creating a calm and brain-compatible home environment Incorporating positive physical contact and verbal communication Encouraging play that develops creativity and imagination Strengthening children′s auditory, tactile, kinesthetic, and visual modes of learning Preparing Children for Success in School and Lifeshows parents how to help children′s brains "grow dendrites" in everyday ways such as telling them stories, using music to enhance memory, turning homework time into fun time, and allowing them freedom to draw and write. From day one through graduation and beyond, you and your family will reap the benefits of the author′s 30+ years of experience with thousands of children.