Description
Book SynopsisBrain-compatible learning techniques to help you motivate and challenge your students!
Boldly take hold of the new Common Core expectations with this fresh, innovative resource full of practical tips from international educational expert Pamela Nevills. Find out what's new, what's expected, and how understanding the connection between neuroscience and deep learning is the key to Common Core success.
Nevills provides cutting-edge, easy to implement ideas that beg to be used immediately. Learn to:
- Skillfully integrate the standards with current educational practices
- Understand the science behind Common Core requirements
- Plan innovative and creative activities to help students learn about learning
- Master teacher-lead, student-centered 21st Century Learning activities
Includes school vignettes, sample lessons, K12 links, and vivid brain imagery that diagram how deep le
Trade Review
"Here′s where teachers go to get the real information about how the common core will change the classroom. Lesson plans, evaluations, classroom environment, and understanding how neuroscience all play a part in this revolutionary educational change." -- Amanda McKee, High School Mathematics Instructor
"Build the Brain – learning the common core way is an outstanding resource for teachers who are implementing our new standards. It provides practical examples of turning your classroom into a student-centered learning environment where high expectations abound, fostering higher levels of student achievement." -- Melissa Miller, Science/History Instructor
"There are not only examples of ways to integrate brain based pedagogy and the common core standards, but examples from across disciplines. The author doesn′t just focus on her area of expertise, but integrates core and elective curriculum into the fabric of each chapter." -- Deanna Brunlinger, NBCT Science Teacher, Department Chair
Table of Contents
Preface 1. Teaching Can Be Like This Different Expectations Real School Examples School Organization and Student Learning Another Strong Example A Brilliant Time to be in Education 2. Teaching that Looks Different Common Core - What is so New? Prepare Teachers How Teachers Learn to Do What They Do Learning to Learn School Revolution Supported by Brain Science Premium School Practices The Traditional Lesson Plan A New Lesson Plan Design A Different Teacher Evaluation Trying Something Different It Matters How Students Feel about School 3. The Common Core Explained in Common Terms Neuroscience Provides Answers Some Basic Information Know the Players Look at Assessments Common Core Assessment Designers Other Organizations Have Their Say Deeper Learning Defined Next-Generation Assessments and Bloom′s Taxonomy The Common Core Standards in Common Language Common Core for Literacy Deeper Learning for ELA What Literacy Standards do not Address Common Core for Mathematics Next Generation Science Standards More Scientists, Engineers, and Mathematicians Needed Questionable Reviews for NGSS What is Still Needed? 4. How Learning Happens Learning About Learning Basic Brain Structures The Site of Working Memory The Sensory Input Systems Filtering Systems Neuroplasticity Stimulating Classrooms Memory Systems Procedural Memory Semantic Memory Other Memory and Drill Practices Deep Learning and Inner Connectivity 5. So Many Ways to Learn: What Teachers are Doing A Bold Approach to Lesson Planning Planning Questions 6. So Many Ways to Learn: What Students Do Build in Brain Practices Experience Concentrating The Brain - A Pattern Seeking Organ Rhyming, Rhythms, and Chants Thinking Maps Expanding Questions Leading and Guiding Questions Self Monitoring and Metacognition A Study and Practice Episode Thinking with the Brains CEO Developing Critical Thinkers Critical Thinking Skill Development through Metacognition Use of Media Technology One Last Useful Idea 7. Powerful Staff Development for Adult Learners Staff Development, As Usual Lost Impact from Training Look to Teachers first Research and Professional Development Core Professional Development Practices Staff Development, Responding to the Common Core Teachers as Learners Teachers as Leaders among their Peers Teachers as Leaders for Student Learning Close the Gap 8. Systems Change Education Valued Learning is Performance Leadership and Student Learning Soft, Definite Systems Change What Districts are Doing Focus on Student Learning Include all Stakeholders District Roadmap of Support Social Relationships and Educational Change Support Resources Still to be Resolved Problems and Answers 9. Explain the Learning Brain References
