Memory, Recall, the Brain & Learning: Improve Student Learning Outcomes By Engaging Learners in Visual & Nonlinguistic Strategies, Activities, & Organizers - Softcover

Robert K. Greenleaf; Doris Wells-Papanek

Softcover

ISBN 10: 097678601X ISBN 13: 9780976786016

Publisher: Greenleaf Papanek Publicatioins, 2005

Synopsis

"Memory, Recall, the Brain & Learning" provides over 40 proven, practical, and easy to implement activities and 35 organizers to encourage your students to become engaged in the learning process while in your classroom. Brain research has evidenced unprecedented levels of attention in education and learning endeavors. We have come to understand that "learning" is not merely an exercise in storing information for artificially engineered tests. Our interest and intent have evolved to encompass the notions of recall, long-term memory, and applications - not to mention life-long learning habits. Our goal in teaching and learning must be to create environments and conditions in which learners are more likely to make greater attempts at processing sufficiently for understanding and application, resulting in increased long-term memory. This book seeks to explore in detail a vital aspect of learning and the brain that supports the acquisition of sustained understanding. This book merges brain science research and educational best practice. Two profound works underpin the foundation for the strategies provided - Dr. Barbara Given's work on the natural learning systems of the brain and Marzano, Pickering, and Pollock review of the nine most effective educational strategies leading to student achievement.

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About the Author

Dr. Greenleaf is a public school educator of 20 years. He has served as a school administrator at all levels as well as a professional development specialist at Brown University. He currently conducts workshops and consulting services full time. With 25 years of experience in design, software, and education, Doris Wells-Papanek, M.Ed. designs tailored tools and coaches learners to achieve their goals, organize their time, tasks, and thoughts. She also consults with designers, corporations, and universities to integrate the end-user's mindset into the product development process.

Edition details

• Publisher: Greenleaf Papanek Publicatioins
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 097678601X
• ISBN 13: 9780976786016
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 160