Sizzle & Substance
Presenting With the Brain in Mind
1st Edition
Published on 28. February 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-0-9637832-9-5 (ISBN)
Description
Have you reached a training plateau? Are you looking for a resource that will take you and your participants to the next level? Sizzle and Substance links brain research to adult learning and training with its combination of theory and practical training techniques.
The author leads you through the key theories about how the brain learns and then gives you hundreds of strategies for:
Preparing your presentation
Opening with pizzazz
Engaging your participants
Making use of transition times
Handling hecklers
Making abstract concepts real
Making content relevant to each participant
You'll walk into your next training or presentation full of confidence and walk out full of praise.
The author leads you through the key theories about how the brain learns and then gives you hundreds of strategies for:
Preparing your presentation
Opening with pizzazz
Engaging your participants
Making use of transition times
Handling hecklers
Making abstract concepts real
Making content relevant to each participant
You'll walk into your next training or presentation full of confidence and walk out full of praise.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
San Diego
United States
Publishing group
SAGE Publications Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
765 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-9637832-9-5 (9780963783295)
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Person
Eric Jensen is a former teacher who grew up in San Diego, California. With a Ph.D. in Human Development, he synthesizes brain research and develops practical applications for educators.
He is listed among the top 30 educators in the world at GlobalGurus.org. Dr. Jensen has authored over 30 books, including Different Brains, Different Learners, Teaching with the Brain in Mind, Turnaround Tools for the Teenage Brain, Teaching with Poverty in Mind, Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind, and Poor Students Rich Students. Dr. Jensen co-founded an academic enrichment program held in 14 countries with over 75,000 graduates. He is a member of the invitation-only Society for Neuroscience and the President's Club at Salk Institute of Biological Studies.
Dr. Jensen provides conference speaking and trainings that can be found at jensenlearning.com. Or, contact: eric@jensenlearning.com.
He is listed among the top 30 educators in the world at GlobalGurus.org. Dr. Jensen has authored over 30 books, including Different Brains, Different Learners, Teaching with the Brain in Mind, Turnaround Tools for the Teenage Brain, Teaching with Poverty in Mind, Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind, and Poor Students Rich Students. Dr. Jensen co-founded an academic enrichment program held in 14 countries with over 75,000 graduates. He is a member of the invitation-only Society for Neuroscience and the President's Club at Salk Institute of Biological Studies.
Dr. Jensen provides conference speaking and trainings that can be found at jensenlearning.com. Or, contact: eric@jensenlearning.com.