Mind Shifts: A Brain-Based Process for Restructuring Schools and Renewing Education - Softcover

Caine, Geoffrey; Etc.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1569760071 ISBN 13: 9781569760079

Publisher: Zephyr Press, 1994

Synopsis

This landmark book has been radically revised and updated with the best, latest information from brain research and teacher feedback. Teachers, administrators, and policy-makers will have a road map for staff development and school change that clarifies the personal and systemic changes that schools need to make for success in the 21st century. Provided are updated material in a field where knowledge has expanded rapidly over the last six years; 12 brain/mind principles with a greater emphasis on the social brain and the developmental aspects of learning; emphasis on the education of the whole child rather than a focus on individual subjects; clarification of what high standards really are and what it takes to reach them; and a small-group process for creating a climate of safety and challenge for teachers and administrators.

About this title

Synopsis

Explores the nature of learning and the hidden conditions that affect learning and change. The text offers guidelines for self-development and for forming learning communities.

Edition details

• Publisher: Zephyr Press
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1569760071
• ISBN 13: 9781569760079
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Crowell Debbie
• Number of pages: 256