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Everyone agrees that what we do in schools should be based on what we know about how the brain learns. Until recently, however, we have had few clues to unlock the secrets of the brain. Now, research from the neurosciences has greatly improved our understanding of the learning process, and we have a much more solid foundation on which to base educational decisions.In this completely revised and updated second edition, Patricia Wolfe clarifies how we can effectively match teaching practice with brain functioning. Encompassing the most recent and relevant research and knowledge, this edition also includes three entirely new chapters that examine brain development from birth through adolescence and identify the impact of exercise, sleep, nutrition, and technology on the brain.Brain Matters begins with a 'minitextbook' on brain anatomy and physiology, bringing the biology of the brain into context with teaching and learning. Wolfe describes how the brain encodes, manipulates, and stores information, and she proposes implications that recent research has for practicewhy meaning is essential for attention, how emotion can enhance or impede learning, and how different types of rehearsal are necessary for different types of learning.Finally, Wolfe introduces and examines practical classroom applications and braincompatible teaching strategies that take advantage of simulations, projects, problembased learning, graphic organizers, music, active engagement, and mnemonics. These strategies are accompanied by actual classroom scenariosspanning the content areas and grade levels from lower elementary to high school&mdashthat help teachers connect theory with practice.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Brain Matters: Translating Research into Classroom Practice'? A: The book focuses on aligning teaching practices with our understanding of how the brain learns, based on recent research in neuroscience.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Brain Matters' is Patricia Wolfe.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the second edition of 'Brain Matters', which has been revised and updated.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 247 pages.
- Q: What new content is included in the second edition? A: The second edition includes three entirely new chapters that discuss brain development from birth through adolescence and the effects of exercise, sleep, nutrition, and technology on the brain.
- Q: What topics does the book cover related to brain function? A: The book covers how the brain encodes, manipulates, and stores information, as well as the implications of this research for educational practices.
- Q: Are there practical applications for teachers in the book? A: Yes, 'Brain Matters' introduces brain-compatible teaching strategies and includes actual classroom scenarios to help teachers implement these strategies.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Brain Matters' published? A: The book was published on September 30, 2010.
- Q: Is the book suitable for all grade levels? A: Yes, the strategies discussed in the book span content areas and are applicable from lower elementary to high school.