Sit and Get Won't Grow Dendrites: 20 Professional Learning Strategies That Engage the Adult Brain by Marcia L. Tate

by Marcia L. Tate

Excellent Book

Genres: Education, School, Professional Development

Paperback

First published July 15, 2004

Reviews

[Semi-Academic Eric · Rating 4 out of 5]

Having glanced through this book, I find myself very interested in reading it more extensively. Here, I include the 20 Strategies from the Table of Contents for whomever might be looking at this review and for my own reference.

1. Brainstorming and Discussion
2. Drawing and Artwork
3. Field trips
4. Games
5. Graphic Organizers
6. Humor and Celebration
7. Manipulatives and Models
8. Metaphors, Analogies, and Similes
9. Mnemonic Devices
10. Movement
11. Music, Rhythm, Rhyme, and Rap
12. Project- and Problem-Based Instruction
13. Reciprocal Teaching, Cooperative Learning, Peer Coaching
14. Role-plays, Drama, Pantomimes, and Charades
15. Storytelling
16. Technology
17. Visualization
18. Visuals
19. Work study and action research
20. Writing and reflection

[Melissa Sadler-Nitu]

Great addition to professional development practitioners.

[Nicole Dingman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just finished this book for work. Great reminders of what good pd should look like. Some ideas were more new than others.

[Paula Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best book for leaders who teach adult learners.

[CTL]

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[N.D. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very useful little book. I've used the information when I work with adult learners.