Full Description
Brain-Based Learning With Gifted Students combines relevant research in neuroscience with engaging activities for gifted elementary students in grades 3-6. This book:Teaches how development and learning processes happen in the brain.Helps students and teachers explore specific brain-based concepts together.Includes a concise research overview on why each concept works and matters.Offers extension ideas to deepen the activities and strategies for applying each concept to other content areas.Aligns to gifted programming standards.Through the lessons in this book, students will learn how to cultivate curiosity, neuroplasticity, metacognition, empathy, and well-being. Grounded in research on the latest findings in neuroscience, this book empowers gifted education teachers with relevant information on brain-based learning.Grades 3-6
Contents
Acknowledgments Introduction Why Neuroscience? CHAPTER 1 Brain Anatomy 101 CHAPTER 2 Interrogative Inquiry CHAPTER 3 Maximizing Metacognitive Moments CHAPTER 4 Sparking Connection With Wonder CHAPTER 5 Social Cognition CHAPTER 6 Neuroplasticity CHAPTER 7 Emotional Regulation CHAPTER 8 Keeping the Brain Healthy Conclusion References About the Author NAGC Programming Standards Alignment
