Begin with the Brain: Orchestrating the Learner-Centered Classroom - Softcover

Kaufeldt, Martha M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1569760985 ISBN 13: 9781569760987

Publisher: Corwin, 2001

Synopsis

Formerly published by Zephyr Press

The author provides an overview of current brain research and brain-compatible learning theory and offers hundreds of concrete classroom applications to turn theory into action.

About this title

About the Author

Martha Kaufeldt has been a classroom teacher for more than 20 years. Now an independent consultant, she works with school districts across the United States and Canada on developing brain-compatible teaching and learning strategies. She gives motivational presentations and dynamic workshops that address the fundamentals of brain-compatible learning theory and integrated curriculum for all grade levels.

Review

"A robust collection of strategies, tools, and suggestions from an experienced classroom teacher’s perspective that is linked to current understanding of research on brain-based learning. It is extremely practical for the practicing and preservice elementary teacher." (Janice Bradley, Project Coordinator 2009-05-15)

"Presents activities that are well chosen and described at a level of detail that will allow teachers to immediately try out the strategies in their own classrooms. Administrators in their role as instructional leader would also be well advised to read these ideas and strategies. If more classrooms reflected these ideas and used these strategies, education would not only be more effective and powerful, it would be a far more joyful experience for our students." (Barbara Clark, Professor Emeritus 2009-05-15)

"Teachers who intend to make a marked difference in their students′ learning and lives will profit from reading this book. They will not only find the material useful, they will be gratified and strengthened in their commitment." (Leah Welte, Teacher 2009-05-15)

"Martha Kaufeldt′s classroom was the most memorable of my life. Each day was an adventure. From field trips to class projects, we learned history, science, writing, and speaking in a way that used all of our five senses. I can honestly say that I wouldn′t be doing what I am doing today―teaching and serving in elected office―without Mrs. Kaufeldt′s unique and lively approach to education." (Ryan Coonerty, City Councilmember, City of Santa Cruz 2009-06-01)

Edition details

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1569760985
• ISBN 13: 9781569760987
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224