cognitive styles

Explains the theory of multiple intelligences developed by Howard Gardner in which he maps a broad range of human abilities by grouping them into seven categories; and discusses how the theory can be applied to issues of classroom teaching, especially with students who have been classified as learning disabled.

"In the 1990s, Anne Meyer, David Rose, and their colleagues at CAST introduced universal design for learning (UDL), a framework to improve teaching and learning. "Universal Design for Learning: Theory & Practice" includes new insights from research on learner differences and how human variability plays out in learning environments, research-based discussions of what it means to become expert at learning, first-hand accounts and exemplars of how to implement UDL at all levels and across subjects using the UDL Guidelines, "dig deeper" segments that enrich the main content, dozens of original illustrations,...[and more]"--Amazon.com.

Katie is very surprised when her father--one of the smartest people she knows--was unable to help her study for her third grade spelling test because he admitted to not knowing how to spell Mississippi.

Carolyn continues to get frustrated with her cursive writing until her teacher, Mrs. Thompson, is able to turn it into confidence.

Max Leonard, convinced he is horrible at math because he experiences test anxiety every time the teacher starts the timer, amazes everyone by his ability to complete algebra problem sets.

"Emily, a very creative thinker, finds it difficult to pay attention in science class. Her teacher, Mrs. Freedman, tries to help Emily with her 'daydreaming', only to find that Emily's creative thinking skills are quite advanced for a student her age!"--Publisher.

David, who always manages to get into situations due to his nerves and poor planning, tries to figure out how to stay out of trouble in Mrs. Gorski's class and comes up with cures for his "wiggle fidgets" before finding out that people with his condition can be successful.

Presents the argument that left-brain-hemisphere thinking is at least partially to blame for the problems of the modern world--centuries of war, racism, disharmony between the sexes. Argues for a reunion of the right and left halves of the human brain, exploring how people can start using both sides--analytical and empathetic--to improve their decision-making skills and help heal society.