learning

"To succeed in school, students need more than subject area knowledge--they must learn how to learn. [This book] describes the ways that students focus attention on achieving success. Self-regulated learners find personal value in learning, develop effective study habits, welcome challenges, seek help, and use failure as a learning tool. This ... guide makes the process of developing self-regulation ... easy."--Provided by publisher.

Mariale Hardiman explains the brain-targeted teaching model that applies brain research to effective teaching instruction, includes instructions on how to establish emotional connections to learning, design the learning experience, and evaluate learning.

Introduces the guided inquiry design framework; describes how this approach can transform learning in schools, and how to embed student research in the inquiry process on different grade levels.

Provides practical, research-based strategies for improving teaching skills in order to raise student achievement, covering management, instruction, motivation, and curriculum.

"Takes lessons from brain science, mindfulness, and positive psychology to help teachers understand the full range of their students' school experiences"--Back cover.

Presents tips and suggestions on how to study, discover new resources, research online, and succeed at school assignments. Includes color illustrations.

Celebrates a toddler's growing comfort with such things as hearing loud noises and being left with a babysitter.