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Teenagers are perplexing, intriguing, and spirited creatures. In an
attempt to discover the secrets to their thoughts and actions,
parents have tried talking, cajoling, and begging them for answers.
The result has usually been just more confusion. But new and
exciting light is being shed on these mysterious young adults. What
was once thought to be hormones run amuck can now be explained with
modern medical technology. MRI and PET scans view the human brain
while it is alive and functioning. To no one's surprise, the
teenage brain is under heavy construction! These discoveries are
helping parents understand the (until now) unexplainable teenager.
Neuroscience can help parents adjust to the highs and lows of
teenage behavior. Typically, this transformation is a prickly
proposition for both teens and their families, but the trials and
tribulations of adolescence give teenagers a second chance to
develop and create the brain they will take into adulthood.
While all teenage behavior and character traits can be challenging,
the issues facing the at-risk teenager are particularly thorny and
deserve special attention. Anger, aggression, and a total lack of
good decision-making happen on a minute-to-minute basis, as
teachers patiently try to guide these young adults. Unlocking the
key to keeping them in school and facilitating proficiency in
reading, writing, and math is not for the weak of heart. A strong
constitution, compassionate spirit, and solid knowledge base make
the difference in this meaningful work. Neuroscientists now have
the technology to make amazing and startling discoveries about this
unexplored territory. Combining their work with the work of
psychologists and educationists is creating a new and exciting
landscape for educators. In Teaching the At-Risk Teenage Brain
Sheryl Feinstein provides research in a reader-friendly way to help
teachers and administrators better understand the at-risk student.
Feinstein also includes numerous brain-compatible instructional
strategies and classroom management techniques, all intended to
teach, support, and guide at-risk teenage students.
Teenagers are perplexing, intriguing, and spirited creatures. In an
attempt to discover the secrets to their thoughts and actions,
parents have tried talking, cajoling, and begging them for answers.
The result has usually been just more confusion. But new and
exciting light is being shed on these mysterious young adults. What
was once thought to be hormones run amuck can now be explained with
modern medical technology. MRI and PET scans view the human brain
while it is alive and functioning. To no one's surprise, the
teenage brain is under heavy construction These discoveries are
helping parents understand the (until now) unexplainable teenager.
Neuroscience can help parents adjust to the highs and lows of
teenage behavior. Typically, this transformation is a prickly
proposition for both teens and their families, but the trials and
tribulations of adolescence give teenagers a second chance to
develop and create the brain they will take into adulthood.
Tanzanian Women in Their Own Words is a compilation of oral
histories by Tanzanian women living with disabilities or chronic
illnesses. Beginning with their earliest childhood memories, the
narrators weave their life stories through adulthood, telling of
the hardships and support systems in their daily lives. A rich
knowledge of Tanzanian culture is embedded in each story; for
instance the pivotal role tribal affiliation, polygamy, and poverty
play in society is addressed. HIV/AIDS, cancer, polio, female
circumcision, and TB are just a few of the health issues covered;
Feinstein and D'Errico make a concerted effort to include the major
medical challenges facing this developing country, including an
interview with an albino woman that introduces the little discussed
atrocity of albinos being murdered for body parts to be used in
ritual medicine practices. In spite of the abuse and exclusion many
of the women suffer, eventually each learns to live in harmony with
her reality. This makes their lives inspiring and gives perspective
to those facing physical challenges. Tanzanian Women in Their Own
Words encourages readers to consider issues of health care,
transportation, ignorance, polygamy, gender discrimination, and
rural isolation. Through learning about the health challenges faced
by Tanzanian women, students are introduced to the lifeways and
concerns of Tanzanian culture, the challenges faced by many
developing countries, and the intimate and evocative level of
detail that can only be discovered through intensive ethnographic
fieldwork.
While all teenage behavior and character traits can be challenging,
the issues facing the at-risk teenager are particularly thorny and
deserve special attention. Anger, aggression, and a total lack of
good decision-making happen on a minute-to-minute basis, as
teachers patiently try to guide these young adults. Unlocking the
key to keeping them in school and facilitating proficiency in
reading, writing, and math is not for the weak of heart. A strong
constitution, compassionate spirit, and solid knowledge base make
the difference in this meaningful work. Neuroscientists now have
the technology to make amazing and startling discoveries about this
unexplored territory. Combining their work with the work of
psychologists and educationists is creating a new and exciting
landscape for educators. In Teaching the At-Risk Teenage Brain
Sheryl Feinstein provides research in a reader-friendly way to help
teachers and administrators better understand the at-risk student.
Feinstein also includes numerous brain-compatible instructional
strategies and classroom management techniques, all intended to
teach, support, and guide at-risk teenage students.
Teenagers are perplexing, intriguing, and spirited creatures. In an
attempt to discover the secrets to their thoughts and actions,
parents have tried talking, cajoling, and begging them for answers.
The result has usually been just more confusion. But new and
exciting light is being shed on these mysterious young adults. What
was once thought to be hormones run amuck can now be explained with
modern medical technology. MRI and PET scans view the human brain
while it is alive and functioning. To no one's surprise, the
teenage brain is under heavy construction These discoveries are
helping parents understand the (until now) unexplainable teenager.
Neuroscience can help parents adjust to the highs and lows of
teenage behavior. Typically, this transformation is a prickly
proposition for both teens and their families, but the trials and
tribulations of adolescence give teenagers a second chance to
develop and create the brain they will take into adulthood.
Nearly 100 entries describe current brain research as it relates to
education, as well as the relationship between the brain and
learning and instructional strategies. Over 100 expert authors
contributed to this work, covering the cognitive, social/emotional,
and physical aspects of learning as the brain develops. Topics
include: brain development, learning, curriculum, at-risk,
classroom management, culture, emotion, foods, intelligence,
learning environments, learning challenges, learning theories, and
physical movement. Focus is on K-12 education, but the books also
offer information on the pre-school and adult learner.
Cross-references and recommended readings conclude each entry.
Supplemental reference sources include a glossary devoted to the
brain and an extensive bibliography. Ideal for educators, parents
and teachers, this encyclopedia provides a wealth of knowledge
about why educational experiences are structured the way they are
and how this helps students learn more. Cognitive neuroscience and
its practical use in education provides much of the research for
this book, however, the entries are written at a level appropriate
for a general reader.
Nearly 100 entries describe current brain research as it relates to
education, as well as the relationship between the brain and
learning and instructional strategies. Over 100 expert authors
contributed to this work, covering the cognitive, social/emotional,
and physical aspects of learning as the brain develops. Topics
include: brain development, learning, curriculum, at-risk,
classroom management, culture, emotion, foods, intelligence,
learning environments, learning challenges, learning theories, and
physical movement. Focus is on K-12 education, but the books also
offer information on the pre-school and adult learner. Cross
references and recommended readings conclude each entry.
Supplemental reference sources include a glossary devoted to the
brain and an extensive bibliography. Ideal for educators, parents
and teachers, this encyclopedia provides a wealth of knowledge
about why educational experiences are structured the way they are
and how this helps students learn more. Cognitive neuroscience and
its practical use in education provides much of the research for
this book, however, the entries are written at a level appropriate
for a general reader.
Supplying a foundation for understanding the development of the
brain and the learning process, this text examines the physical and
environmental factors that influence how we acquire and retain
information throughout our lives. The book also lays out practical
strategies that educators can take directly into the classroom.
Comprising more than 100 entries, From the Brain to the Classroom:
The Encyclopedia of Learning gathers experts in the fields of
education, neuroscience, and psychology to examine how specific
areas of the brain work in thought processes, and identifies how
educators can apply what neuroscience has discovered to refine
their teaching and instructional techniques. The wide range of
subjects-organized within the main categories of student
characteristics, classroom instructional topics, and learning
challenges-include at-risk behaviors; cognitive neuroscience;
autism; the lifespan of the brain, from prenatal brain development
to the aging brain; technology-based learning tools; and addiction.
Any reader who is interested in learning about how the brain works
and how it relates to everyday life will find this work
fascinating, while educators will find this book particularly
helpful in validating or improving their teaching methods to
increase academic achievement. Covers a wide range of topics
written by educationists, psychologists, and neuroscientists who
are all experts in their field Provides meaningful instructional
strategies that can be applied in the real world to improve
educators' results Examines the brain through the human
lifespan-prenatal, early childhood, childhood, adolescence, adult,
and old age-in order to supply a comprehensive look at how
neuroscience can be applied to improve learning at all stages of
maturity Addresses cognitive neuroscience findings as they relate
to special education students-invaluable information for educators
who work with this important group of learners
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