Full Description
Embrace movement, big and small, to fuel learning success.
Learning happens in our whole bodies, not just in our heads. Movement, both big and small, unconscious and conscious, fuels our success, and yet we don't often acknowledge the body's role in learning. In The Body-Brain Connection, author Gravity Goldberg explores the powerful relationship between physical activity and cognitive function. This comprehensive guide delves into evidence-based strategies that can help reduce anxiety, boost student engagement, and enhance comprehension in all K-12 classrooms. Helpful features guide your learning with:
Prime Yourself personal experiences to bring your attention to key ideas in each section
Guiding questions to set the purpose for your learning
A Look in the Mirror self-reflection feature to encourage application of the material into your own life and teaching practice
Summaries of key ideas and practices for each chapter
Whether you're a teacher or school administrator, this innovative book offers valuable tools and techniques to foster a holistic approach to education, ensuring that students thrive both mentally and physically. It's time we start paying more attention to our bodies to create an environment where we can all feel safer, be more integrated, and be more successful as readers, writers, and thinkers.
Contents
Section I: Why Focus on the Body and Brain Connection
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Students Learn Through Their Bodies
Section II: How To Create More Body and Brain Connection
Chapter 3: Students Learn When They Feel Safe
Chapter 4: Students' Bodies Help Them Handle Difficulty
Chapter 5: Students Learn Through Movement
Chapter 6: Students Use Gesture to Create and Communicate Understanding
Chapter 7: Students Learn in Places
Section III: Designing Learning Experiences Based on the Body and Brain Connection
Chapter 8: Putting It All Together
Appendix
