Learning With the Body in Mind

Eric Jensen is a former teacher who grew up in San Diego, California. With a Ph.D. in Human Development, he synthesizes brain research and develops practical applications for educators. He is listed among the top 30 educators in the world at GlobalGurus.org. Dr. Jensen has authored over 30 books, including Different Brains, Different Learners, Teaching with the Brain in Mind, Turnaround Tools for the Teenage Brain, Teaching with Poverty in Mind, Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind, and Poor Students Rich Students. Dr. Jensen co-founded an academic enrichment program held in 14 countries with over 75,000 graduates. He is a member of the invitation-only Society for Neuroscience and the President’s Club at Salk Institute of Biological Studies. Dr. Jensen provides conference speaking and trainings that can be found at jensenlearning.com. Or, contact: eric@jensenlearning.com.

• IntroductionA Note About the Research1. The Nature of Implicit LearningTo Understand It Is to Love ItTen Reasons for Increasing Implict LearningMore Ways to RememberTake the Long View of Play2. The Moving BrainMovement: The Choreography of SystemsHow Our Sytems Are ActivatedOur Key Biological SystemsInteraction Patterns3. Indoor GamesWhat the Science Says"Chair-Man" of the BoredPerceptual-Motor/Cognition EnhancementMovement′s Impact on LearningWaking Up the BrainSensory IntegrationEmotional ExpressionChange of Body, Change of MindThe Binding SolutionSettling TimeToo Much, Too Fast, Won′t LastMeaning Making Is State-DependentGuidelines for PlayIndoor Movement Ideas4. Performing ArtsWhat the Science SaysCreativitySocial Skills EnchancementMotivationPerceptual-Motor EnhancementSelf-DisciplineCognitionEmotional IntelligenceSelf-EsteemPerformance Suggstions You Can Use Today5. Outdoor Play and RecessWhat the Science SaysDeveloping Social SkillsMind-Body State ChangesSelf-EsteemSpinning Is Good for the BrainStress ReductionWhen "Not Learning" Is ImportantCognitionWhen Recess Isn′t WorkingHealthy ParticipationGet OutsideSick Buildings, Sick LearnersMotoring Up MotivationPlayful Ideas You Can Use Today6. Exercise and FitnessWhat the Science SaysNew Cells, Better BrainSelf-EsteemMore Efficient LearningStress and AggressionGrades and Test ScoresPerceptual-Motor SkillsHealthy Heart, Healthy BodyMotivationImproved DisciplinePractical Exercises You Can Use Today7. Getting a Move On: Policy ImplicationsA Note to Policy MakersA Note to Saff DevelopersWhere to StartQuick Guide: 65 Alll-Time Best Learning ActivatorsBest Indoor GamesBest Outdoor GamesBrainy EnergizersFocusing the BrainAppendixBibliographyBrain-Based ResourcesAbout the AuthorIndex