A Biological Brain in a Cultural Classroom: Applying Biological Research to Classroom Management

Robert A. Sylwester

ISBN 10: 0803967454 / ISBN 13: 9780803967458

Published by Corwin, 2000

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Synopsis:

`Should be required reading for students of education, teachers, and administrators. I would encourage educators for form book study groups to read, study, reflect, and apply what is found here′- Jerry Tollefson, Principal, Marquette Elementary School, Madison, WI

By a well-known presenter and consultant, this book applies the latest brain research and learning theory to the perennial problem of classroom management.

About the Author: 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/).

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Biological Brain in a Cultural Classroom: ...
Publisher: Corwin
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket