Memory at Work in the Classroom by Francis Bailey

Memory at Work in the Classroom by Francis Bailey

Why do some students struggle to understand and retain information, while other students don't? The answer may well lie in the memory system, which is the root of all learning. In Memory at Work in the Classroom, Francis Bailey and Ken Pransky expertly guide you through the aspects of human memory most relevant to classroom teachers. Real classroom examples help to deepen your understanding of how memory systems play a central role in the learning process, as well as how culture plays a sometimes surprising role in memory formation and use.

The memory systems covered in the book are

Working Memory: the gateway to learning

Executive Function: the cognitive skills children need to independently orchestrate their memory systems in service to learning

Semantic Memory: the storehouse of a person's knowledge of the world, including academic concepts, and the part of the memory system most affected by culture

Episodic Memory: rich, multisensory personal memories of specific events

Autobiographical Memory: one's sense of self, tied directly to student motivation

Although the techniques described apply to all students, the authors concentrate on explaining the source of struggling students' academic challenges and provide effective strategies for helping students become better learners.

Whether you're a new or a veteran teacher, this book will offer fresh insights into your students' learning difficulties and move you to explore classroom practices that align with the functioning of memory and the ways students learn.

Pransky, Ken: - Ken Pransky is the author of the Heinemann title Beneath the Surface (2008). He has been working in the field of multicultural education for more than thirty years. He has taught kindergarten through high school, at the college level, and to adults. His practice has brought him to Iran, Mexico, Japan, and Spain, as well as the Fort River Elementary School in Amherst, Massachusetts, where he's taught since 1987.

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ISBN 13	9781416617570
ISBN 10	1416617574
Title	Memory at Work in the Classroom
Author	Francis Bailey
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development
Year published	2014-03-30
Number of pages	221
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