Uncommon Sense Teaching: Practical Insights in Brain Science to Help Students Learn

<b><b>A groundbreaking guide to improve teaching based on the latest research in neuroscience, from the bestselling author of <i>A Mind for Numbers</i>.</b></b> Neuroscientists and cognitive scientists have made enormous strides in understanding the brain and how we learn, but little of that insight has filtered down to the way teachers teach. <i>Uncommon Sense Teaching</i> applies this research to the classroom for teachers, parents, and anyone interested in improving education. Topics include:   <b>•</b>  keeping students motivated and engaged, especially with online learning   <b>•</b>  helping students remember information long-term, so it isn't immediately forgotten after a test   <b>•</b>  how to teach inclusively in a diverse classroom where students have a wide range of abilities Drawing on research findings as well as the authors' combined decades of experience in the classroom, <i>Uncommon Sense Teaching</i> equips readers with the tools to enhance their teaching, whether they're seasoned professionals or parents trying to offer extra support for their children's education.