Awakening genius in the classroom [electronic resource] / Thomas Armstrong.
By: Armstrong, Thomas.
Contributor(s): ebrary, Inc.
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BookPublisher: Alexandria, Va. : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c1998Description: ix, 81 p.Subject(s): Learning, Psychology of | Motivation in education | Motivation (Psychology) in children | Cognitive stylesGenre/Form: Electronic books.DDC classification: 370.15/23 Online resources: An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view Includes bibliographical references (p. 72-80).
Every student is a genius. The 12 qualities of genius : curiosity, playfulness, imagination, creativity, wonder, wisdom, inventiveness, vitality, sensitivity, flexibility, humor, joy. Theoretical foundations : neurological basis, evolutionary basis, biographical basis, phenomenological basis. For further study -- The genius shuts down. The role of the home : emotional dysfunction, poverty, fast-track, lifestyles, rigid ideologies. The role of the school : testing and grading, labeling and tracking, textbooks and worksheet learning, tedium. The role of the popular media : stereotypical images, insipid language, mediocre content. For further study -- How to awaken genius in the classroom. Reawaken the genius in yourself. Provide simple genius experiences. Create a genial climate in the classroom : freedom to choose, open-ended exploration, freedom from judgment, honoring every student's experience, believing in every student's genius. Know that genius is expressed in many ways. For further study.
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