Learning with the Body in Mind [Paperback]

Eric P. Jensen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2000 | ISBN-10: 1890460079 | ISBN-13: 978-1890460075

Formerly a publication of The Brain Store

Capitalize on your students' high energy using these research-based movement activities to increase intrinsic motivation, improve attitudes, strengthen memory, and boost achievement in your classroom.

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About the Author

Eric Jensen is a former teacher and current member of the Society for Neuroscience and New York Academy of Sciences. He has taught at all levels, from elementary through university level and is currently completing his PhD in human development. In 1981, Jensen cofounded SuperCamp, the nation’s first and largest brain-compatible learning program, now with over 50,000 graduates. He has since written Teaching with the Brain in Mind, Brain-Based Learning, Deeper Learning, Arts with the Brain in Mind, Enriching the Brain, and 21 other books on learning and the brain. A leader in the brain-based movement, Jensen has made over 45 visits to neuroscience labs and interacts with countless neuroscientists. He was the founder of the Learning Brain EXPO and has trained educators and trainers for 25 years worldwide in this field. He is deeply committed to making a positive, significant, lasting difference in the way we learn.

Product Details

• Paperback: 111 pages
• Publisher: Corwin Press (July 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1890460079
• ISBN-13: 978-1890460075
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #423,537 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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ERIC JENSEN
Background

Eric Jensen has always been passionate about learning. As a child, he seemed to read every book he could find in his own home and any library nearby. There are rumors that he "over-borrowed" from local libraries and a nearby Boy's Club. To make up for that, today he donates back up to 50 books a year to others. He graduated early from high school (age 16) and averaged reading two books a week in college. He graduated with distinction with a bachelor's degree in English. Even today, Eric is still learning, completing his doctorate in Human Development from Fielding Graduate University.

As a teacher, Eric has worked with a wide range of students. He taught middle school, high school students though a private school, focusing on reading and study skills. While he began as a completely average teacher in terms of technique, he's always been know for his passion for learning. Later, he became adjunct faculty for three universities, serving as a professor for adult learners at the University of California at San Diego, National University and the University of San Diego. In 1988, Jensen was selected as an Outstanding Young Man of America.

In the workplace, Eric Jensen co-founded the world's largest brain-compatible academic enrichment program, SuperCamp, which now has over 50,000 graduates. In 1985, he founded Turning Point and which later became Jensen Learning with over 50,000 educators attending programs. These programs introduced the science of teaching and learning to teachers from around the world. Eric Jensen has introduced brain-based teaching to Denmark, UK, Australia, Hong Kong, South Africa, New Zealand and other countries. Jensen was the founder of the Learning Brain EXPO, the world's first conference that linked neuroscience to everyday educational practices.

Part of the leadership in the field is literary scholarship. Jensen has authored ten journal publications to his credit, twenty-six full-length books through five different publishers. Jensen has appeared on over 250 television and radio stations, both domestic and international including CNN. Articles on his work have appeared in USA Today, CNN, Wall Street Journal and major educational journals such as Education Leadership, Education Week and PDK International/ Phi Delta Kappan. His work has appeared in The South China Post and he's been interviewed on stations in Asia and his books have been translated into 15 languages including Chinese.

Jensen is currently an active member of the Society for Neuroscience, The President's Club at Salk Institute of Biological Studies, NY Academy of Science, American Psychological Association and International Mind, Brain and Education Society. Jensen is on the Advisory Board for Body, Mind and Child in Barnstead, New Hampshire. He is a partner and consultant in the Temporal Dynamics Learning Center Project at University of California at San Diego. This project involves over 50 scientists and affiliates to bring neuroscience into the classroom.

Later, with his passion for neuroscience, Jensen made over 45 visits to neuroscience laboratories to interact with countless scientists. At the world-renowned Salk Institute of Biological Studies, Jensen is a member of the select President's club, which interacts often with neuroscientists as well as supports their work financially. Jensen has become one of the leading translators in the world of neuroscience into education. Currently he is the Master Trainer and Consultant to the Association of Brain-based Learning in Education in Hong Kong. This is the first long-term brain-based program focusing on classroom pedagogy in Asia. (http://www.brainbased.net).

Jensen's best known books are Teaching with the Brain in Mind, SuperTeaching, Enriching the Brain and Teaching with Poverty in Mind. He's an incurable writer who seems obsessed with doing another book every year.

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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An eye-opening and practical introduction, April 2, 2001

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George Zee (www.frzee.org, Hong Kong) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Learning with the Body in Mind (Paperback)

Jensen has expanded Ch. 12 of his excellent Brain-based Learning into this valuable contribution to educators in summarising and highlighting the importance of movement and activities for learning. The distinction between explicit learning (test-oriented lecture, textbooks, research, video, and discussion) and implicit learning (dance, theater, physical education, recess, aerobics, energizers, sports, and simple games) is useful. This book makes a strong case for implicit learning. Those who are familiar with Jensen's work can expect a good, up-to-date grounding in brain functioning and the scientific basis of various practices. Most readers will find the book an informative, readable resource. Numerous drawings and charts facilitate the understanding. "65 all-time best activators" have been selected. In trying to give an overall coverage, some areas may inevitably be given short shrift. For example, practitioners of Brain Gym are leading in introducing movement in education with great results based on research. But page 35 says that students of Brain Gym "may be merely benefiting from the extra attention". However, the book is unique as a relevant, eye-opening introduction.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Learning with the Body in Mind, August 9, 2008

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Gary Kruse "teachsjk" (LaVista, NE USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Learning with the Body in Mind (Paperback)

I really enjoyed reading this book. It was the assigned text for a graduate level class I took. There are great ideas for adding energizers and purposeful movement activities to your classroom day.