While you don't need to be a scientist to understand brain-compatible teaching, you'll be far more effective when you base your teaching practices on the very best scientific information. This expanded and updated ASCD best-seller delivers that essential information in clear, everyday language that any teacher can immediately incorporate into…

Research on object exploration by infants addresses milestones in the process by normally developing infants, including spontaneous manipulation strategies. Implications for developmentalists working with high-risk preterm infants are noted, including the need for direct assistance in manipulation and for selection of materials. (CL)

This article summarizes the early development of the visual system within the context of the other sensory systems and preterm birth and relates this information to early intervention. Retinopathy of prematurely, ocular defects, cortical visual impairment and potential impact of the neonatal intensive care unit environment are discussed. (Contains…

The evidence for the cerebral organization of and hemispheric specialization for man's two principal psychological domains, language and visuospatial function, are selectively reviewed. Three theoretical models of cerebral organization are outlined. Some neuro-psychological and educational implications of sex differences in hemispheric…

Spelling problems arise due to problems with form discrimination and inadequate visualization. A child's sequence of visual development involves learning motor control and coordination, with vision directing and monitoring the movements; learning visual comparison of size, shape, directionality, and solidity; developing visual memory or recall;…

This book focuses on the prevention of academic failure through focus on developmental processes (especially development of essential visual skills) within the individual learner. A distinction is made between sight and vision with vision involving the entire person and his/her learning experiences The first chapter examines "The Dynamics of the…

This document is an index to the "Basic Stuff" series, published by the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (1981). "Basic Stuff Series I" contained six publications: (1) "Exercise Physiology"; (2) "Kinesiology"; (3) "Humanities in Physical Education"; (4) "Motor Development"; (5) "Motor Learning"; and (6)…

The text of this syllabus, addressed primarily to American Indian teacher aides (TA), defines the role of the TA in the classroom and provides information that will assist the aides in carrying out their duties and will assist the teacher in understanding and effectively utilizing the TA. Information covers: the aide in American Indian programs,…

Recommends creative dance, as part of early childhood education, be developmentally appropriate, using exploratory movement and sensory awareness to teach children about themselves. From personal experience, describes dance work, based on Native-American dance and children's alternative realities, and designed to encourage future development of…