What brain research can teach about cutting school budgets. (2010)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Karen D. Olsen.
• Other Names: Olsen, Karen (Karen D.)
• Contents: Foreword by Susan Kovalik; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1. Where to $tart; Attitude Is Important; Action Items; Resources; Endnotes; Action Summary Checklist; 2. Instruction: Tools; A Brief Summary; Action Items; Brain Research; Resources; Endnotes; Action Summary Checklist; 3. Instruction: Organization and Use of Time; Optimizing Organization and Use of Time; Action Items; Brain Research; Resources; Endnotes; Action Summary Checklist; 4. Staffing; Action Items; Brain Research; Resources; Endnotes; Action Summary Checklist; 5. Professional Development; Professional Development Is a Survival Imperative; Action Items; Brain Research; Resources; Endnotes; Action Summary Checklist; 6. The Inseparable Bodybrain Learning Partnership: Movement and Aerobic Exercise; Movement to Enhance Learning; Action Items; Resources; Myths Versus Brain Facts; Endotes; Action Summary Checklist; 7. The Inseparable Bodybrain Learning Partnership: Emotion; Impact of Emotion as Gatekeeper to Learning and Performance; Action Items; Resources; Endnotes; Action Summary Checklist; 8. Double-Link Curriculum for Two-Step Learning: Link One; A Context for Content; Content for Link-One Curriculum; Action Task 1: Analyze Your Curriculum for Age Appropriateness; Action Task 2: Analyze How Well Your Standards Enhance Pattern Seeking; Resources; Endnotes; Action Summary Checklist; 9. Double-Link Curriculum for Two-Step Learning: Link Two; Link-Two Content; Action Items; Resources; Endnotes; Action Summary Checklist; 10. Testing: Does the Emperor Wear Clothes?; What Do Tests Test?; Standardized Tests Don't Test Learning; Where and What to Cut; Homegrown Isn't Necessarily Better; Action Items; Resources; Endotes; Action Summary Checklist; Appendix A: Pattern Seeking; Appendix B: Developing Programs; Appendix C: Age Appropriateness; Glossary; List of Figures; About the Author; References; Index;
• Publisher Details: Thousand Oaks : Corwin
• Publication Date: 2010
• Extent: 1 online resource (224 pages)
• Subjects: 371.2/06; School budgets -- United States; Education, Elementary -- United States -- Finance; Brain -- Research
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781452271255; 1452271259
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