cognitive styles

Presents a collection of teaching methods designed to strengthen such skills as reading, writing, spelling, math, note taking, and listening; and includes case studies from actual strength-based assessments and fifty specific strength-based interventions.

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.

Neurologist and middle-school teacher Willis describes a number of strategies that educators in inclusion classrooms can use to engage students with and without learning disabilities. These instructional practices draw upon findings from recent research on the learning brain. A number of sample lesson plans for inclusion class activities are provided in the appendix, along with a glossary and an extensive bibliography. Annotation ?2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

Presents the principles and applications of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL), discussing such aspects as neuroscience research on learner differences; flexible curricula based on those differences; effective classroom uses of digital media; and appropriate goals and assessment for every student.

Uses seven intelligences to help expand teaching repertoire which include verbal, mathematical, visual, kinesthetic, rhythmic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal.

Presents tools for teaching kindergarten through eighth grade using a multiple intelligences approach, providing lesson plans, assessment guidance, learning center suggestions, reproducibles, and other practical resources.

Describes a range of classroom-tested activities and strategies designed to help middle and high school teachers meet the needs of a diverse student population.

Explains how differentiated instruction methods can be used in the classroom to help teachers meet the needs of all their students amid the realities of day-to-day teaching.

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.

Explains that every child is born with genius qualities that teachers should identify and nurture and describes twelve of those qualities that are often ignored by society, educators, and parents.