Gunn, Angus M. 1920-
Igniting student potential : teaching with the brain's natural learning process / Angus M. Gunn, Robert W. Richburg, Rita Smilkstein. - Thousand Oaks, CA : Corwin Press, c2007. - xi, 218 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Research and Theory -- Why This book? Why Now? -- How Learning Happens: The Natural Human Learning Process -- How Learning Happens: Student empowerment and potential -- Classroom Applications -- How Tall Am I? Real-world Math for Early Learners -- Can You Build an Igloo? Understanding the Past with Elementary Learners -- Where Would You Locate Your Castle? Developing Potential in Early Adolescent Learners -- What Keeps Satellites Above Earth? Scientific Investigations for Teenage Learners -- Teacher skills -- Learning Communities: Falling Empire and Rising Democracy -- Assessment Strategies that Promote Learning and Ignite Student Potential -- Developing Teachers Who Inspire Their Students.
1412917050 (cloth) 9781412917056 (cloth) 1412917069 (pbk.) 9781412917063 (pbk.)
2006021821
Learning, Psychology of.
Brain.
Motivation in education.
LB1060 / .G86 2007
370.15/23
Igniting student potential : teaching with the brain's natural learning process / Angus M. Gunn, Robert W. Richburg, Rita Smilkstein. - Thousand Oaks, CA : Corwin Press, c2007. - xi, 218 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Research and Theory -- Why This book? Why Now? -- How Learning Happens: The Natural Human Learning Process -- How Learning Happens: Student empowerment and potential -- Classroom Applications -- How Tall Am I? Real-world Math for Early Learners -- Can You Build an Igloo? Understanding the Past with Elementary Learners -- Where Would You Locate Your Castle? Developing Potential in Early Adolescent Learners -- What Keeps Satellites Above Earth? Scientific Investigations for Teenage Learners -- Teacher skills -- Learning Communities: Falling Empire and Rising Democracy -- Assessment Strategies that Promote Learning and Ignite Student Potential -- Developing Teachers Who Inspire Their Students.
1412917050 (cloth) 9781412917056 (cloth) 1412917069 (pbk.) 9781412917063 (pbk.)
2006021821
Learning, Psychology of.
Brain.
Motivation in education.
LB1060 / .G86 2007
370.15/23