The Thinking Child
Brain-Based Learning for the Foundation Stage
Published on 1. February 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-85539-121-5 (ISBN)
Description
"The Thinking Child" describes in depth the most up-to-date research that lies behind brain-based learning theory and gives practical advice to help practitioners from any type of setting to put the theory into practice. It addresses many issues of interest to practitioners, such as how to maximize learning through play, how to define "intelligence", the current thinking about why some children develop disorders such as ADHD, and how to help children develop emotional intelligence.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Stafford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
bibliography, references, index
Dimensions
Height: 297 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-85539-121-5 (9781855391215)
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Nicola Call | Sally Featherstone
The Thinking Child
Brain-Based Learning for the Early Years Foundation Stage
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04/2010
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Persons
Nicola Call started her teaching career in Inner London, rising rapidly to become Deputy Head of three primary schools. When she met Alistair Smith, with whom she co-wrote The alps approach, Nicola was beginning to put theory into practice at her school on the outskirts of London's Heathrow airport. The most memorable result of this work was when 100 per cent of her Year 6 students attained Level 5 in their science SATs, but of equal importance was the incredible academic confidence of the children who experienced these methods. Nicola now lives in California where she combines writing with research into Accelerated Learning work in schools.
Content
Introduction - Understanding the child's brain: step 1 - answering some frequently asked questions; step 2 - let's meet a brain; step 3 - meeting the children in their settings. Part one Preparing the climate and context for learning: step 1 - addressing the children's physical needs; step 2 - developing emotional intelligence; step 3 - providing children with the tools for learning; step 4 - managing behaviour positively; step 5 - Fostering partnerships with parents and carers. Part two Supporting independent learning: step 1 - making maximum use of the environment; step 2 - helping children to develop good attention skills; step 3 - helping children to stay on task; step 4 - talking the language of learning. Part three Developing brain-based techniques: step 1 - teaching children to mind map; step 2 - adventures in play; step 3 - maximizing learning through music; step 4 - teaching and learning through movement; step 5 - the place for technology. Part four Teaching for intelligence: step 1 - creative teaching for better learning; step 2 - fostering the beginnings of group work; step 3 - teaching through VAK; step 4 - engaging the multiple intelligences. Website information.