The ALPS approach : accelerated learning in primary schools, a practical approach to using brain-based methods in the primary classroom /: accelerated learning in primary schools, a practical approach to using brain-based methods in the primary classroom. (2000)

• Record Type: Book
• Other Titles: Accelerated learning in primary schools
• Further Information: Note: Alistair Smith & Nicola Call.
• Other Names: Smith, Alistair; Call, Nicola
• Contents: Foreword; How to use this book; Acknowledgements; Introduction: Extending the horizons of possibility; Memory map of Introduction; Preview of Introduction; 1 A visit to the ALPS: what's it all about?; 2 The ALPS model explained; 3 The children who journey with you; 4 Nine 'brain-based' principles; 5 The new three 'Rs'; 6 Take a map on your journey; Review of Introduction; Part One: Establishing base camp; Memory map of Part One; Preview of Part One; 1 Preparing for a learning journey; 2 Exceeding expectations; 3 The motivational loop; 4 Twenty strategies for positive performance. Review of Part OnePart Two: Into the foothills of learning; Memory map of Part Two; Preview of Part Two; 1 Target setting that works; 2 Positive classroom talk; 3 Providing educative feedback; 4 Brain breaks; 5 Music in the classroom; Review of Part Two; Part Three: The learning journey; Memory map of Part Three; Preview of Part Three; 1 Using beginnings and endings; 2 VAKplus; 3 Structuring time on task; 4 Demonstrating understanding; 5 Using review for recall; 6 Success in public examinations; Review of Part Three; Postscript: Does it work? The headteacher's perspective. Part Four: Resources1 Sample timetables; 2 Teaching literacy: three reading strategies compared; 3 Teaching numeracy: some ideas from the ALPS; 4 The homework questionnaire; 5 Your classroom checklist; 6 Key vocabulary for the staffroom; 7 The most common questions answered; 8 Contact list; 9 Some interesting websites; Endnotes; References; Acknowledgements; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; V; W.
• Publisher Details: Stafford : Network Educational Press
• Publication Date: 2000
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 372.130281; Educational psychology; Educational acceleration; Education, Primary -- Great Britain; Learning; EDUCATION -- Elementary; Education, Primary; Educational acceleration; Educational psychology; Learning; Great Britain; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781855395282; 1855395282
• Related ISBNs: 9781855390560; 1855390566
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO; viewed on March 17, 2015).
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