Begin with the Brain: Orchestrating the Learner-Centered Classroom

In this fully updated bestseller, seasoned educator Martha Kaufeldt helps teachers understand current findings in neuroscience research and apply them to all aspects of their classroom practice, from behavior management to curriculum design. Using what we know about optimal learning conditions for the brain, this ready-to-go resource provides practical guidance to new and experienced teachers on how to create a learner-centered classroom, including

Setting up a classroom

establishing routines and procedures

Fostering student's intellectual curiosity

Reducing learned helplessness in students

Developing student's respects for one another's cultural and educational backgrounds

Building a classroom community

Complete with clear explanations of relevant ideas in neuroscience, this field-tested guide will help teachers maximize student learning by making instruction compatible with how the brain learns best.