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Title: A Biological Brain in a Cultural Classroom : Applying Biological Research to Classroom Management
Publisher: Corwin Press
Publication Date: 2000
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0803967454
ISBN 13: 9780803967458
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Weight: 0.562 pounds

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Transform classrooms through collaborative curricular explorations!

Nationally renowned presenter and consultant, Robert Sylwester, applies the latest in brain research and learning theory to classroom management. Difficult concepts of psychoneurophysiology are translated into easy-to-spot behavior triggers readily accessible for teachers and administrators. The author suggests imaginative collaborative classroom investigations that will help teachers and students understand and improve their behavior and learning potential.

Key concepts covered:

Biological and cultural foundations of classroom management
Principal brain systems
Energy, space, time, and movement: key elements in classroom management
The range of biologically possible and culturally appropriate behavior

Sylwester offers activities appropriate for all grade levels and subject areas to empower students and enlighten teachers. An essential resource for creating an environment for enhanced learning.

About the Author: Robert Sylwester is an Emeritus Professor of Education at the University of Oregon. He is a prolific author and presenter on educationally significant developments in brain/stress theory and research. The Education Press Association of America gave him Distinguished Achievement Awards for his 1994 and 1995 syntheses of cognitive science research, published in Educational Leadership.

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Robert Sylwester is an Emeritus Professor of Education at the University of Oregon who focuses on the educational implications of new developments in science and technology. He has written 20 books and curricular programs and 200+ journal articles. His most recent books are The Adolescent Brain: Reaching for Autonomy (2007, Corwin Press) and How to Explain a Brain: An Educator’s Handbook of Brain Terms and Cognitive Processes (2005, Corwin Press). He received two Distinguished Achievement Awards from The Education Press Association of America for his syntheses of cognitive science research, published in Educational Leadership. He has made 1600+ conference and staff development presentations on educationally significant developments in brain/stress theory and research. Sylwester wrote a monthly column for the Internet journal, Brain Connection, throughout its 2000-2009 existence, and is now a regular contributor to the Information Age Education Newsletter (http://i-a-e.org/).

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