Smart Moves: Why Learning Is Not All in Your Head, Second Edition

by Hannaford Ph. D., Carla
ISBN: 9780915556373
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Neurophysiologist and educator Dr. Carla Hannaford brings the latest insights from scientific research to questions that affect learners of all ages. Examining the body's role in learning, from infancy through adulthood she presents the mounting scientific evidence that movement is crucial to learning.Dr. Hannaford offers clear alternatives and remedies that people can put into practice right away to make a real difference in their ability to learn.She advocates more enlightened educational practices for homes and schools including: a more holistic view of each learner; less emphasis on rote learning; more experiential, active instruction; less labeling of learning disabilities; more physical movement; more personal expression through arts, sports and music; less prescribing of Ritalin and other drugs whose long term effects are not even known.
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Author: Hannaford Ph. D., Carla
  • ISBN: 9780915556373
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 8.90 x 0.80
  • Number Of Pages: 272
  • Publication Year: 2007

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  • Every school, parent, and teacher should read

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    Travis B. - 4 months ago

    Heavy on science in the beginning, if you want more applicable everyday stuff go to the exercises and read the chapters on learning around the world. Eye opening.