Banish boredom once and for all!
If your STEM lessons are falling on disinterested ears, mix things up with engaging, brain-based science and math strategies that captivate students' attention, activate prior knowledge, and invigorate interest. Blending current research on the student brain with practical methods for teaching science and math, Almarode and Miller identify six essential "ingredients" in a recipe for student success. You'll discover:
- A customizable framework you can use right away
- Classroom-ready, content-specific attention grabbers
- Overt and covert strategies to boost behavioral, emotional, and cognitive engagement
- Techniques for making relevant connections that maximize retention
John Almarode began his career teaching inclusive mathematics, physics, and chemistry. He then taught math and science at a Governor′s School for three years. As a mathematics and science teacher, John created an innovative and unique experience for each of his students, matching instruction with how the brain learns. After three years of training with Eric Jensen, John became certified by the Jensen Learning Corporation. As a staff developer, John has presented locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally on the role of brain research in education. He has worked with thousands of teachers, dozens of school districts, and multiple organizations. John has authored several publications on brain-based learning and recently published a children′s book to help parents and educators inform students about their amazing brains. John just completed his doctorate at the University of Virginia where he taught courses on Science in the Elementary Classroom and Contemporary Issues in Education. John recently accepted a faculty assignment at James Madison University. He continues to provide staff development workshops all over the world. Visit www.thebrainway.com for more information.
Ann Miller is currently the K-12 Coordinator of Professional Development and Elementary Instruction for Waynesboro Public Schools. Ann has a strong teaching and leadership background. She received her undergraduate and master′s degrees from the State University of Oswego in New York before going on to complete her Certification of Administration from the State University of New York in Cortland. Ann dedicated most of her teaching career to special education students where her efforts were mainly on emotionally disturbed students before making a successful transition to the position of Instructional Specialist. Ann became a member of an elite team of staff development leaders where her enthusiasm and approachable style help to develop strong productive learning communities within their nine component districts.
Over the years Ann′s firm belief to stay on the cutting edge of instructional strategies encouraged her to attend, study and train Differentiated Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Baldrige Quality Tools, Classroom Instruction that Works, Mentoring, Win-Win Discipline, and Essential Elements of Instruction. Although these are just a few areas of study, this wealth of knowledge has provided the strong instructional foundation needed to design and present relevant and meaningful learning opportunities. She understands the challenges of education and is committed to the implementation of quality staff development programs that promote student achievement as well as the recruitment and retention of quality teachers and school administrators.
