"The Thinking Child" describes in depth the most up-to-date research that lies behind brain-based learning theory and gives practical advice to help practitioners from any type of setting to put the theory into practice. It addresses many issues of interest to practitioners, such as how to maximize learning through play, how to define "intelligence", the current thinking about why some children develop disorders such as ADHD, and how to help children develop emotional intelligence.
Introduction - Understanding the childs brain: step 1 - answering some frequently asked questions; step 2 - lets meet a brain; step 3 - meeting the children in their settings. Part one Preparing the climate and context for learning: step 1 - addressing the childrens physical needs; step 2 - developing emotional intelligence; step 3 - providing children with the tools for learning; step 4 - managing behaviour positively; step 5 - Fostering partnerships with parents and carers. Part two Supporting independent learning: step 1 - making maximum use of the environment; step 2 - helping children to develop good attention skills; step 3 - helping children to stay on task; step 4 - talking the language of learning. Part three Developing brain-based techniques: step 1 - teaching children to mind map; step 2 - adventures in play; step 3 - maximizing learning through music; step 4 - teaching and learning through movement; step 5 - the place for technology. Part four Teaching for intelligence: step 1 - creative teaching for better learning; step 2 - fostering the beginnings of group work; step 3 - teaching through VAK; step 4 - engaging the multiple intelligences. Website information.