Download or read book Fierce Teaching written by Eric Jensen and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2008-07-17 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The content is crucial for classroom teachers who want to help children learn to their maximum potential." —Deborah Alexander-Davis, Educational Consultant "Teachers will benefit greatly from Jensen′s knowledge and understanding of many complex topics." —Beverly Ginther, Staff Development Coordinator Minnetonka Public Schools, MN Empower students′ learning with core teaching principles and brain-friendly strategies! New educational ideas, theories, and trends materialize every year, but what core principles actually dictate student success, and which strategies reliably create lasting learning? In this invaluable resource, noted brain expert Eric Jensen shows educators how they can achieve consistent, positive learning outcomes using powerful brain-compatible teaching methods. Based on exacting criteria, these methods comprise the physical, social, environmental, and neurological factors that influence learning. This reader-friendly model covers both process and content and identifies specific characteristics of successful strategies, providing techniques that are: Easy to learn and implement Adaptable for differentiated instruction and individual learning styles Applicable to all grade levels Teacher-tested and proven to deliver results in any school setting Aligned with current brain and cognitive science research True mastery of teaching comes with understanding and employing the fundamental principles of learning. This book provides the knowledge, strategies, and action steps that teachers, teacher leaders, and mentors need to help all students reach their full potential.