Turnaround Tools for the Teenage Brain

The achievement gap is widening and more students than ever before are struggling in school. In the United States over 7,000 secondary students drop out and teachers are unsure how to help their struggling students. In this book Eric Jensen argues that all students can graduate, become lifelong learners and ultimately be successful. This book represents a true research based approach to this overwhelming situation. The research provided in this book will show that: brains, IQs and attitudes can change and teachers can make lasting differences if they have the right tools. From the very first chapter, teachers and administrators will learn how to help their struggling students become lifelong learners. CONTENTS Chapter 1. Learning for Life Chapter 2: Exceptional Learners-Different but not Broken Chapter 3: What "Drives" Student Success? Chapter 4: How to Change the Brain Chapter 5: Sharpening Focus on the Goals Chapter 6: Building Executive Functions Chapter 7: Developing the Winner's Mindset Chapter 8: Mind, Body & Soul Chapter 9: Your Next Step

Eric Jensen is a former teacher and cofounder of SuperCamp, the nation's most innovative and largest academic enrichment program. He is the author of numerous popular books about teaching and brain-based education, including Teaching With Poverty in Mind (ASCD) and Enriching the Brain (Jossey-Bass).

Carole Snider is a former teacher and school counselor. She serves on the state governing board for Ohio school counselors, is an adjunct professor, and recently authored the graduate course, Succeeding with Students of Poverty.

About the Authors v

Acknowledgments vii

Introduction ix

1 Teach Students to Learn for Life 1

2 Change Your Students’ Brains 15

3 Begin with Attitude Building 39

4 Build Cognitive Capacity 57

5 Foster Student Effort 75

6 Empower Exceptional Learners 97

7 Strengthen Body, Mind, and Soul 115

8 Focus Students on Goals 129

References 145

Index 157

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Turnaround Tools for the Teenage Brain Helping Underperforming Students Become Lifelong Learners

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