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Recommended Reading
A Biological Brain in a Cultural Classroom
by Robert Sylwester
Corwin Press, 2000
ISBN 0-8039-6745-4Robert Sylwester draws on rich experiences as an elementary teacher and college professor in adding colorful anecdotes and practical strategies to his discussion of how the neurosciences can inform classroom management and practice. His new book is the latest outcome of his continuing studies of the human brain/mind system and how school systems can apply this new information in helping students and teachers to be successful in learning.
Sylwester discusses the biological and cultural foundations of classroom management; how the senses, emotion, and attention must be engaged for learning to take place; the role of kinetic energy; the effective use of cultural and physical space; planning the effective use of time; and incorporating physical movement in the learning process. We highly recommend this book for teachers in search of better ways of dealing with diverse populations of students.
Robert Sylwester is emeritus professor at the University of Oregon and nationally recognized authority on the educational implications of new developments in science and technology. He can be reached via email at bobsyl@oregon.uoregon.edu.
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