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Download full textKoroluk, Nicole – BU Journal of Graduate Studies in Education, 2015
Research about the brain has affected the education community and transformed the way that educators think about learning. The field of brain-based education looks at making connections between the latest research findings of neuroscientists and the most effective teaching practices for the enhancement of instruction and learning. Educators who…
Descriptors: Brain, Teaching Methods, Instructional Effectiveness, Research
Direct linkZambo, Ron; Zambo, Debby – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2011
The classic Chickens and Pigs problem is considered to be an algebraic problem with two equations and two unknowns. In this article, the authors describe how third-grade teacher Maria is using it to develop a problem-based lesson because she is looking to her students' future needs. As Maria plans, she considers how a series of problems with the…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Socialization, Teacher Effectiveness, Problem Solving
Laughbaum, Edward D. – MathAMATYC Educator, 2011
Basic brain function is not a mystery. Given that neuroscientists understand the brain's basic functioning processes, one wonders what their research suggests to teachers of developmental algebra. What if we knew how to teach so as to improve understanding of the algebra taught to developmental algebra students? What if we knew how the brain…
Descriptors: Pattern Recognition, Long Term Memory, Brain, Algebra
Hall, Megan; Brier, Georgia – Science Teacher, 2007
Teens exhibit types of behaviors such as inattention and intense focus. From an adult's perspective, one cannot help but wonder why this happens. Part of the answer lies in the neural restructuring of the adolescent brain. This article examines neuroscience research and offers educational strategies for science teachers to facilitate adolescent…
Descriptors: Memory, Educational Strategies, Science Teachers, Adolescents
Hazel, Paul – Interactive Learning Environments, 2008
The use of narrative within interactive learning environments (ILEs) is widespread. Reviewing recent research in the fields of ethnography, cognitive psychology, neurobiology, discourse analysis, and education, this paper proposes a rationale for the use of narrative in ILEs. Starting with a description of the origin of narrative in the brain, the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Ethnography, Discourse Analysis, Cognitive Psychology
Peer reviewedSmilkstein, Rita – Learning Assistance Review, 2001
Describes the author's research on learning and brain activity, which involved more than 5,000 students and faculty members. Explores six stages of learning: (1) preparing to learn; (2) starting to learn; (3) consolidation; (4) branching out; (5) gaining fluency; and (6) continued improving. States that merging educational research with…
Descriptors: Brain, Cognitive Processes, Higher Education, Learning
Peer reviewedFrostig, Marianne; Maslow, Phyllis – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1979
The paper deals with the effects of general experiences and specific educational practices on the structure and functioning of the central nervous system. (CL)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Learning Disabilities, Memory, Motivation
Winters, Clyde A. – 1995
This document, which is designed for adult literacy practitioners, differentiates between the different types of literacy, explains the principles of neurobiological learning and their relationship to the development of literacy and numeracy skills, and presents a neurobiology-based technique of literacy instruction. The differences between…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Brain Hemisphere Functions
Willis, Judy – Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2006
The author of this book combs through brain research and pulls out the information that is most valid and relevant to classroom teaching. It describes how to enhance students' memory and test-taking abilities and presents ways to captivate and hold students' attention and encourage their participation and progress. This is the first book ever…
Descriptors: Memory, Study Guides, Brain, Educational Change
McLendon, Gloria H. – 1982
Current writings on the functions of the left and right hemispheres of the brain are examined, focusing upon possible implications for improving present educational techniques. It has been generally accepted by researchers that the organizational and verbalizing processes are functions of the left cerebral hemisphere, while creative and intuitive…
Descriptors: Cerebral Dominance, Cognitive Processes, Convergent Thinking, Creative Dramatics
Sullivan, Anne; Perigoe, Christina Barris – Volta Review, 2004
The Association Method is an instructional strategy currently being used with children with hearing loss, children with speech and language disorders, and children with reading disabilities. It is a systematic, incremental, phonetically based, multi-sensory approach designed to increase the understanding and use of spoken language; improve…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Reading Difficulties, Articulation (Speech), Oral Language
Benjamin, Ludy T., Jr., Ed. – APA Books, 2008
The most popular activities from APA's successful "Activities Handbooks for the Teaching of Psychology" are gathered together and updated in this book of teachers' favorites. The lesson plans, which encourage active learning and involve the whole class, have stood the test of time and proven themselves to be entertaining, effective, and easy to…
Descriptors: Psychology, Teaching Methods, Learning Activities, Lesson Plans
Goos, Merrilyn, Ed.; Brown, Ray, Ed.; Makar, Katie, Ed. – Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, 2008
This document presents the proceedings of the 31st Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA). The theme of this conference is "Navigating Currents and Charting Directions." The theme reminds us that, although we are constantly pushed to account for the quality and impact of our research, we…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Constructivism (Learning), Educational Development, Practicums
