Engaging 'tweens and teens : a brain-compatible approach to reaching middle and high school students / Raleigh Philp.

Author/creator Philp, Raleigh
Format Book
Publication InfoThousand Oaks, CA : Corwin Press, ©2007.
Descriptionxi, 217 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

Contents What we know about the brain and learning : integrating neuroscience, psychology, and education -- Mapping the brain : new findings in brain research -- Environmental and genetic effects on the developing brain -- The brain during adolescence : making sense of technology, media, social status, and education -- Making material meaningful : connecting emotions and learning -- Stress and the brain-body connection : restoring balance in the classroom -- Managing students' physiological states for engaged learning -- Using music effectively to enhance learning -- This is your brain on ... : understanding and curbing adolescent substance abuse -- Drugs that enhance student achievement : good kids making bad decisions.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 197-205) and index.
LCCN 2006017034
ISBN141294483X (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9781412944830 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN1890460494 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9781890460495 (pbk. : alk. paper)