Are men's and women's brains really different? Why are teenagers impulsive and rebellious? And will it soon be possible to link our brains together via the Cloud? Drawing on the latest neuroscience research, this visual guide makes the hidden workings of the human brain simple to understand. How the Brain Works begins with an introduction to the brain's anatomy, showing you how to tell your motor cortex from your mirror neurons. It moves on to function, explaining how the brain works constantly and unnoticed to regulate heartbeat and breathing, and how it collects information to produce the experiences of sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. The chapters that follow cover memory and learning, consciousness and personality, and emotions and communication. There's also a guide to the brain's disorders, including physical problems, such as tumours and strokes, and psychological and functional disorders, ranging from autism to schizophrenia. Illustrated with bold graphics and step-by-step artworks, and peppered with bite-sized factoids and question-and-answer features, this is the perfect introduction to the fascinating world of the human brain.

Establishing the parameters and goals of the new field of mind, brain, and education science. A groundbreaking work, Mind, Brain, and Education Science explains the new transdisciplinary academic field that has grown out of the intersection of neuroscience, education, and psychology. The trend in “brain-based teaching” has been growing for the past twenty years and has exploded in the past five to become the most authoritative pedagogy for best learning results. Aimed at teachers, teacher trainers and policy makers, and anyone interested in the future of education in America and beyond, Mind, Brain, and Education Science responds to the clamor for help in identifying what information could and should apply in classrooms with confidence, and what information is simply commercial hype. Combining an exhaustive review of the literature, as well as interviews with over twenty thought leaders in the field from six different countries, this book describes the birth and future of this new and groundbreaking discipline. Mind, Brain, and Education Science looks at the foundations, standards, and history of the field, outlining the ways that new information should be judged. Well-established information is elegantly separated from “neuromyths” to help teachers split the wheat from the chaff in classroom planning, instruction and teaching methodology.

100 ways to keep adolescent ELLs engaged This versatile handbook is for middle school and high school educators who need to differentiate literacy instruction for adolescent ELL students at various stages of literacy competency. Adapted from the highly successful Differentiated Literacy Strategies for Student Growth and Achievement in Grades 7–12, the authors use brain-based strategies and texts that appeal to older learners who may have had interrupted formal education or come from newly arrived immigrant populations. More than 100 hands-on tools help teachers develop students’ competencies in: Content areas, including vocabulary, concept attainment, and comprehension Technology, such as information searching, evaluation, and synthesis Creative applications and 21st century skills ·

Can Your Thoughts Move a Mountain? The Short Answer Is "Yes!" and Here's How... The power of the human mind is immense if you know how to harness it Do you believe in the myth that we only use 10 percent of our brains? It's time to put that misconception to rest. As humans, we have evolved to use nearly 100 percent of the brain's power. The one thing standing in the way of better thinking and a more powerful ideation process is time. We live in a rushed, fast-paced world. We deal with dozens of things every single day, which keep us from slowing down and taking the time to think. Once you slow down to think, however, you'll discover that you're capable of amazing ideas and creative problem-solving. Exploring your mind goes way beyond the function of your brain. There are outside influences, time constraints and thought patterns resulting from past experiences. In fact, thoughts themselves have the power to change the way in which the human mind works. It all is very complex and scientists are still working to discover exactly how thoughts are born and what goes on inside our bodies when we get creative or analytical. Buddha described the human mind as a group of drunken monkeys, all of them jumping, screeching and chatting. Of all those monkeys, fear is the loudest but it can be tamed through the right practices. So, what does it take to unleash the full potential of your mind and gain control over your thought process? Many think that thoughts are sub-conscious and they appear out of nowhere in our heads. This doesn't have to be the case if you adopt the principles of slow thinking. In Understanding the Human Mind, you will discover: The answer to the million-dollar question: how does the human mind work? Are our thoughts conscious and can we control them? The birth of a thought - where the process starts and how it evolves The importance of slowing down and having more thinking time... And the powerful benefits that slow thinking brings to the table The difference between System 1 and System 2 thinkers (you'll learn how to determine which category you belong to and why it's good to know) The number one way to reduce the risk of making poor or rash decisions A secret that will boost your capability to control emotional urges 6 determining factors that impact our thinking patterns and how to navigate them A step-by-step guide to controlling your thought process The way in which the mind-body connection works and how you can use thoughts to heal yourself And much more! "Observing" your own mind takes time and conscious effort to master. You're so used to the voices in your head that you've probably stopped paying attention to them. Once you start paying attention again, you will learn a ton about your inner dialogue and the factors that lead to the appearance of specific thoughts and actions. There are simple steps you can undertake to become the master of your brain. Ensuring enough thinking time and conscious mind processes happen to be very important. If you want to learn the secrets of better thinking and maximizing your mental strength, scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button now.

As you tailor your teaching to engage the increasing number of English language learners, the key to success is focusing on literacy. Adapted from the highly successful "Differentiated Literacy Strategies for Student Growth and Achievement in Grades k-6", this book provides a wealth of grade-specific literacy strategies that not only increase student achievement but also increase it rapidly. The authors provide proven practical tools for differentiating instruction to meet language and individual learning styles. Teachers will find an instructional and assessment framework designed to promote these critical competencies: (1) Functional literacy in phonics, spelling, and reading; (2) Content-area literacy for vocabulary, concept attainment, and comprehension; (3) Technological literacy for information searching, evaluation, and synthesis; and (4) Innovative literacy for creativity, growth, and lifelong learning. Included are more than 100 planning models, matrixes, rubrics, and checklists. Teachers with students who have had interrupted formal education or come from newly arrived immigrant populations will find a wealth of proven methods for giving ELLs every opportunity to succeed.

Practical tools and tips to lead a healthy and productive life The brain is the basis of everything we do: how we behave, communicate, feel, remember, pay attention, create, influence and decide. Why We Do What We Do combines scientific research with concrete examples and illustrative stories to clarify the complex mechanisms of the human brain. It offers valuable insights into how our brain works every day, at home and at work, and provides practical ideas and tips to help us lead happy, healthy and productive lives. • Learn about how your brain functions • Find out how emotions can be overcome or last a lifetime • Access your brain’s natural ability to focus and concentrate • Think creatively The thoughts you have and the words that you speak all have an effect on your neural architecture — and this book explains what that means in a way you can understand.

Offers research on the development, organization, and operation of the child’s brain. This volume outlines for educators the essence of the burgeoning fields of brain research specifically focusing on the child's brain. Exploring the ageless questions of how do we learn, acquire knowledge, process information and what is memory, and additionally what are the organisational, curricular and instructional implications for educators. This issue discusses the breakthroughs of computer science in understanding brain functions, research into the hemispheric processes of the brain and the emerging area of cognitive science, in relation to educators and the translation of recent brain research into practice.

Dr. Combs updates his groundbreaking Field Theory of personality. This model grows out of Carl Rogers' ideas on client-centered therapy and has long been a major influence on theories of psychotherapy and personality within the humanistic and phenomonlogical traditions. Here Dr. Combs ties field psychology to the paradigm shifts in biophysical sciences, and so provides a unifying frame of reference for all branches of psychology. His concise approach to the topic makes this book of practical interest to students, clinical psychologists and counselors, as well as academics teaching upper-level or graduate courses in personality and on therapeutic techniques.