chapter begins with information and inspiration to give you a foundation for the activities at the end. More than 120 process and reflection activities engage you in ongoing practice-individually, in groups, and in the classroom. Boost your effectiveness in meeting today's challenges with strategies based on the new sciences. Applications of these field-tested methods have resulted in higher student grades and test scores. And more importantly, dramatic transformations are evidenced by- Personal lives taking on a renewed sense of meaning Administrators focusing on bringing out the best in everyone Students taking pride in their work, behavior, and classrooms Bring the power of learning alive in your life and the lives of your students. You'll find- Brain-based teaching explained in a way that every teacher or school can build upon New ways to perceive the world and how to bring connection and a sense of wonder back into the classroom Specific processes to develop the skills necessary to approach teaching at the highest level Innovative ways to tap creativity and originality with responsive learning approaches

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