Unleash your inner teaching superhero
Incorporating the principles of neuroscience not only transforms the practices that take place in the classroom, but also empowers teachers, equipping them with the tools they need to feel and be successful in their work.
Written in a lighthearted, easy-to-read format, author C. Bobbi Hansen showcases the potential of brain-informed practices to empower teachers and learners alike. By centering instructional practices on research from the field of educational neuroscience, Teaching With Superpowers identifies ten "superpowers" that teachers can activate to optimize how their students brains take in, process, and store information. Inside youll find:
How to optimize teaching and learning by understanding the science of how students learn 10 unique "superpowers" that will enhance your students learning, including fueling attention and engagement, promoting culturally responsive teaching, boosting long-term memory, and championing neurodiversity Numerous classroom examples and resources applicable to any content area or grade level
For all educators who are passionate about helping their students succeed and maximizing their teaching potential, this is your essential guide.
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"I have been teaching for 40 years and know that what C. Bobbi Hansen writes about are truly superpowers for a teacher to possess. Teachers will instantly change the success rate in their classrooms if they implement these practices. It offers practical suggestions for increasing student achievement." -- Deborah Smith "Todays busy teachers will find this lighthearted format appealing, though its packed with practical strategies emanating from a solid research base. When put to use, the ten categories of superpowers is sure to optimize student outcomes across the curriculum and at all grade levels." -- Debi Gartland "This book directly applies to the needs of teachers in todays classrooms. One can instantly apply a few of the strategies recommended instantly in their classroom without requiring hours of preparation, and continue exploring how to build ones practice as they build familiarity with additional understandings of the superpowers. This book will be a game changer for immediate transformation in a teachers classroom." -- Ernie Rambo
Dedication
About the Author
Acknowledgements
Preface
Introduction
Activating Superpower #1: Introducing Your Superpowered Brain: Knowing How
It Works
Neuroscience You Can Use
Employing this Superpower Tool in Your Classroom
Superpowered Resources
Activating Superpower #2: Fueling the Neurobiology of Attention and
Engagement
What Makes Attention and Engagement a Superpower?
Employing this Superpower Tool in Your Classroom
Superpowered Resources
Activating Superpower #3: Engaging Emotions and Mindsets: Two Potent Forces
What Makes Emotions and Mindsets a Superpower?
Employing this Superpower in Your Classroom
Superpowered Resources
Activating Superpower #4: Collaboration: The Brain-to-Brain Learning Boost
What Makes Collaboration a Superpower?
Employing this Superpower in Your Classroom
Superpowered Resources
Activating Superpower #5: Making it Sticky: Boosting Long-term Memory
What Makes Memory a Superpower?
Using this Superpower in Your Classroom
Superpowered Resources
Activating Superpower #6: Transformative Questioning
What Makes Questioning a Superpower?
Employing this Superpower in Your Classroom
Superpowered Resources
Activating Superpower #7: Transforming Assessments into Learning
Opportunities (LOPPS)
What Makes Assessments a Superpower?
Employing this Superpower in Your Classroom
Superpowered Resources
Activating Superpower #8: Sparking the Brains Creative Forces
What Makes Creativity a Superpower?
Employing this Superpower in Your Classroom
Superpowered Resources
Activating Superpower #9: Promoting Culturally Responsive and Relevant
Teaching
What Makes Culturally Responsive Teaching a Superpower?
Employing this Superpower in Your Classroom
Superpowered Resources
Activating Superpower #10: Championing Neurodiversity: Valuing the SMART in
Every Student
What Makes Neurodiversity a Superpower?
Employing this Superpower in Your Classroom
Superpowered Resources
Conclusion: Claiming your Superpowers
Dr. C. Bobbi Hansen is an associate professor at the University of San Diego, where she was twice awarded university honors in teaching, scholarship, and service. Additionally, in 2017, she was named, San Diego Science Educator of the Year, for excellence in university science teaching. Dr. Hansen considers herself first a learner, then a teacher as she instructs preservice through graduate-level teacher education courses. Her passion is assisting teachers to better understand and utilize instructional practices that are centered on new advances in the educational neurosciences.
Dr. Hansen has previously authored or co-authored three books and numerous articles focusing on transformative instructional practices. Having been invited to speak at national and international events, she has shared this compelling information with hundreds of educators. Her message is that every one of us has billions-upon-billions of brain cells and an incalculable capacity for learning. As teachers, we are in a privileged position to convey this affirmative evidence to our students and help them uncover their unique learning capacities and talents.
