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Author
Publisher
Jossey-Bass
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Research into how we learn has opened the door for utilizing cognitive theory to facilitate better student learning. But that's easier said than done. Many books about cognitive theory introduce radical but impractical theories, failing to make the connection to the classroom. In Small Teaching, James Lang presents a strategy for improving student learning with a series of modest but powerful changes that make a big difference many of which can be...
Publisher
Stylus Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"This book harnesses what we have learned from innovations in teaching, neuroscience, experiential learning, and studies on mindfulness and personal development, to transform how we deliver and create new knowledge, and indeed transform our students, developing their capacities for adaptive boundary spanning"--Page 4 of cover.
"Is higher education preparing our students for a world that is increasingly complex and volatile, and in which they will...
Author
Series
Publisher
Jossey-Bass
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
In this thought-provoking, informative book, noted education expert Kathleen Ricards Hopkins provides teachers with a hands-on resource based on the latest research on how we learn. Hopkins offers clear, actionable guidelines for teachers to enable all students to gain both the cognitive competence and confidence needed to succeed academically. Using the metaphor of a skylight-a window leading to infinite possibilities-Hopkins provides down-to-earth...
Author
Publisher
The MIT Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Language makes us human. It is an intrinsic part of us, although we seldom think about it. Language is also an extremely complex entity with subcomponents responsible for its phonological, syntactic, and semantic aspects. In this landmark work, Angela Friederici offers a comprehensive account of these subcomponents and how they are integrated. Tracing the neurobiological basis of language across brain regions in humans and other primate species,...
Series
Publisher
Mazzarella Media
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
Three playful, colorful, 3-D animated monkeys named Flip, Tumble and Twist invite viewers to mimic their actions. Combining original music and simple movement, Monkeydoos taps into a child's energy and mind; awakens a child's imagination; stimulates a child's desire to move and play; develops positive attitudes towards learning. Will help in a child's cognitive, physical and social development
Series
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Join Scout and his friends as they learn letter sounds with the help of some amazing animals! Scout, Violet, Eli and Penny long to learn about new animals. When their magical toy car, Axle, whisks them away to a farm, they discover a remarkable alphabet collection and ABC antics ensue! As the friends get in shape with an athletic alligator, console a sad seal, converse with a high-pitched horse, and more, they make their way through the entire alphabet!...
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