Worksheets Don’t Grow Dendrites: 20 Instructional Strategies That Engage the Brain

Get Novelty Back Into The Classroom To Get Knowledge Into Students' Brains!

In this thoroughly updated third edition of Marcia Tate's bestseller, you'll learn about twenty definitive brain-compatible techniques to maximize retention and minimize forgetting in learners of all ages. Tate's techniques are drawn from the latest neuroscientific research and learning style theory and are described step-by-step for immediate application in your classroom. Learn how to:

• Incorporate interactive fun to your existing lessons, including field trips, games, humor, and even music and rap
• Use graphic organizers and word webs to solidify lessons visually
• Facilitate innovative methods of project-based learning