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Learning With the Body in Mind

The Scientific Basis for Energizers, Movement, Play, Games, and Physical Education

By: Eric P. Jensen

Formerly a publication of The Brain Store

Capitalize on your students' high energy using these research-based movement activities to increase intrinsic motivation, improve attitudes, strengthen memory, and boost achievement in your classroom.

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Grade Level: PreK-12
ISBN: 9781890460075
Published By: Corwin
Year: 2000
Page Count: 136
Publication date: February 16, 2000

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Formerly a publication of The Brain Store

Capitalize on the high energy that is natural to young learners!

Research suggests that movement activities are an integral part of the learning process. From role plays to relays, learning is better activated when the body gets involved. This highly readable book offers a valuable compendium of practical strategies backed by clinical and classroom research for engaging students at all levels.

Whether you're an elementary school teacher or a high school math instructor, you'll discover how to use movement to increase intrinsic motivation, improve attitudes, strengthen memory, and boost achievement in your classroom.

Author(s)

Eric P. Jensen

Eric Jensen is a former teacher who grew up in San Diego, California. With a Ph.D. in Human Development, he synthesizes brain research and develops practical applications for educators.

He is listed among the top 30 educators in the world at GlobalGurus.org. Dr. Jensen has authored over 30 books, including Different Brains, Different Learners, Teaching with the Brain in Mind, Turnaround Tools for the Teenage Brain, Teaching with Poverty in Mind, Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind, and Poor Students Rich Students. Dr. Jensen co-founded an academic enrichment program held in 14 countries with over 75,000 graduates. He is a member of the invitation-only Society for Neuroscience and the President’s Club at Salk Institute of Biological Studies.

Dr. Jensen provides conference speaking and trainings that can be found at jensenlearning.com. Or, contact: eric@jensenlearning.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction

A Note About the Research

1. The Nature of Implicit Learning

To Understand It Is to Love It

Ten Reasons for Increasing Implict Learning

More Ways to Remember

Take the Long View of Play

2. The Moving Brain

Movement: The Choreography of Systems

How Our Sytems Are Activated

Our Key Biological Systems

Interaction Patterns

3. Indoor Games

What the Science Says

"Chair-Man" of the Bored

Perceptual-Motor/Cognition Enhancement

Movement's Impact on Learning

Waking Up the Brain

Sensory Integration

Emotional Expression

Change of Body, Change of Mind

The Binding Solution

Settling Time

Too Much, Too Fast, Won't Last

Meaning Making Is State-Dependent

Guidelines for Play

Indoor Movement Ideas

4. Performing Arts

What the Science Says

Creativity

Social Skills Enchancement

Motivation

Perceptual-Motor Enhancement

Self-Discipline

Cognition

Emotional Intelligence

Self-Esteem

Performance Suggstions You Can Use Today

5. Outdoor Play and Recess

What the Science Says

Developing Social Skills

Mind-Body State Changes

Self-Esteem

Spinning Is Good for the Brain

Stress Reduction

When "Not Learning" Is Important

Cognition

When Recess Isn't Working

Healthy Participation

Get Outside

Sick Buildings, Sick Learners

Motoring Up Motivation

Playful Ideas You Can Use Today

6. Exercise and Fitness

What the Science Says

New Cells, Better Brain

Self-Esteem

More Efficient Learning

Stress and Aggression

Grades and Test Scores

Perceptual-Motor Skills

Healthy Heart, Healthy Body

Motivation

Improved Discipline

Practical Exercises You Can Use Today

7. Getting a Move On: Policy Implications

A Note to Policy Makers

A Note to Saff Developers

Where to Start

Quick Guide: 65 Alll-Time Best Learning Activators

Best Indoor Games

Best Outdoor Games

Brainy Energizers

Focusing the Brain

Appendix

Bibliography

Brain-Based Resources

About the Author

Index

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