Smart Moves: Why Learning Is Not All in Your Head
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (726 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0915556375 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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Her books are available in nine different languages. Her books are available in nine different languages.Carla Hannaford, Ph.D. Since 1988, she has been an internationally recognized educational consultant presenting lectures and workshops to thirty countries. is a biologist and award winning educator with more than thirty years of teaching experience. is a biologist and award winning educator with more than thirty
Carla Hannaford brings the latest insights from scientific research to questions that affect learners of all ages. Neurophysiologist and educator Dr. 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.
is a biologist and award winning educator with more than thirty years of teaching experience. is a biologist and award winning educator with more than thirty years of teaching experience. Her books are available in nine different languages. About the Author Carla Hannaford, Ph.D. Since 1988, she has been an internationally recognized educational consultant presenting lectures and workshops to thirty countries. . Since 1988, she has been an internationally recognized educational consultant presenting lectures and workshops to thirty countries. Her books are available in nine different languages.Carla Hannaford, Ph.D
"Excellent book! I recommend that all parents and teachers" according to Amazon Customer. Excellent book! I recommend that all parents and teachers read it. I am a Montessori teacher and I use and agree with the methods.. Cindy Goldade said Practical summary of the relationship between moving and learning. This is an excellent resource for every person to enhance their understanding of how the body supports learning. It is also super for educators who are looking for an accurate, reference-based resource to support their desire to bring more meaningful movement back into the classroom. It discusses specific movements like the Brain Gym&re. Five Stars Very valuable information.