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The Thinking Child: Brain-based Learning for the Foundation Stage (Early Years) (Paperback)

by Nicola Call (Author), Sally Featherstone (Author)
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  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Network Educational Press Ltd (1 Feb 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 185539121X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1855391215
  • Product Dimensions: 29.4 x 20.8 x 1.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 130,383 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #97 in  Books > Health, Family & Lifestyle > Psychology & Psychiatry > Applied Psychology > Education
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"The Thinking Child" describes in depth the most up-to-date research that lies behind brain-based learning theory and gives practical advice to help practitioners from any type of setting to put the theory into practice. It addresses many issues of interest to practitioners, such as how to maximize learning through play, how to define "intelligence", the current thinking about why some children develop disorders such as ADHD, and how to help children develop emotional intelligence.

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The practical brain-based techniques described in this book include:
• Introducing children to mind mapping
• How to use music to maximise learning
• Teaching and learning through movement
• Fostering the beginnings of group work
• Managing behaviour positively
• Helping children to develop good attention skills
• Talking the language of learning
• Addressing children’s physical needs
• Teaching through VAK – visual, auditory and kinaesthetic – means
• Engaging the multiple intelligences
Alongside theory, the book gives clear and practical guidance for busy practitioners who want suggestions of ways to implement brain-based techniques. Numerous practical ideas are given to suggest where to start, whilst Mini-Brainy characters illustrate key points throughout the text. Additionally a number of informative, and often amusing, snippets of information about the brain and learning are given in boxes called Fascinating Facts. Examples from a wide variety of settings give an overview of how brain-based techniques can be used to enrich the learning experience of all young children – which is described in the book as a learning adventure. The experience of practitioners using The Thinking Child will be as exciting as that of the children, as they embark upon this brain-based learning adventure together.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Full of great ideas, 21 Oct 2003
By Mindy Penzias Dirks, PhD (California, U.S.) - See all my reviews
Page after page of The Thinking Child offers new insights into how a child's mind works coupled with great ideas for successfully teaching each individual child we come in contact with. While the book is geared toward early childhood educators, the global ideas are applicable to teaching children of all ages, even teenagers. The author addresses numerous challenges teachers face daily while giving us the tools and incentive to strive for excellence in our work. I learned more from reading this book than from all of my undergraduate studies.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars As good as ALPS, 24 Jul 2003
My school adopted using the brain-based learning techniques described in The ALPS Approach after going on the ALPS training course. So I was really pleased when I saw that one of the ALPS authors had brought out a book specifically for the early years.

The Thinking Child is as good as ALPS, if not better. It gives lots of new ideas for brain-based learning, along with the theory behind why it works. In this book the theory is tailored specifically to be of interest to those working with the younger children. There are lots of real life examples that illustrate the key points.

Although I work in a school, this book would be equally useful for someone in any type of setting. Examples are given about how all types of practitioners could put the theory into practice - including childminders, nursery nurses, key workers etc. I now recommend it to any parent with an interest in brain-based learning, as the information can easily be applied in the home.

Great illustrations with lots of humour help the book go with a 'swing'. I also loved the little snippets of useless but interesting information - I plan to collect these to use to brighten up staff meetings.

I can really recommend this book to anyone interested in improving their teaching or parenting of young children.

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!, 13 May 2003
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I was really keen to get this book for my early years teachers, as we have used The ALPS Approach by the same author in my school for three years. The Thinking Child is a great follow up to ALPS. Our Reception teacher read it over the holidays, and immediately started implementing the ideas. The book is packed with information about brain-based learning, but is easily accessible with great illustrations - i'ts a book that is full of life and humour. Like ALPS, there are loads of practical ideas and suggestions, backed up by the theory of why brain-based learning works. I wholeheartedly recommend this book for any early years practitioner or parent of a pre-school child who wants to know more about how children learn.
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