Awakening genius in the classroom / Thomas Armstrong.

Author/creator Armstrong, Thomas
Format Electronic
Publication InfoAlexandria, Va. : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development,
Descriptionix, 81 p. ; 23 cm.
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Subjects
Learning, Psychology of.
Motivation in education.
Motivation (Psychology) in children.
Cognitive styles.

Contents Every student is a genius. The 12 qualities of genius : curiosity, playfulness, imagination, creativity, wonder, wisdom, inventiveness, vitality, sensitivity, flexibility, humor, joy. Theoretical foundations : neurological basis, evolutionary basis, biographical basis, phenomenological basis. For further study -- The genius shuts down. The role of the home : emotional dysfunction, poverty, fast-track, lifestyles, rigid ideologies. The role of the school : testing and grading, labeling and tracking, textbooks and worksheet learning, tedium. The role of the popular media : stereotypical images, insipid language, mediocre content. For further study -- How to awaken genius in the classroom. Reawaken the genius in yourself. Provide simple genius experiences. Create a genial climate in the classroom : freedom to choose, open-ended exploration, freedom from judgment, honoring every student's experience, believing in every student's genius. Know that genius is expressed in many ways. For further study.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 72-80).
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 98019666
ISBN0871203022 (pbk.)