Brain-Based Learning With Gifted Students

by Kathryn Fishman-Weaver

Brain-Based Learning With Gifted Students combines relevant research in neuroscience with engaging activities for gifted elementary students in grades 3-6. This Through the lessons in this book, students will learn how to cultivate curiosity, neuroplasticity, metacognition, empathy, and well-being. Grounded in research on the latest findings in neuroscience, this book empowers gifted education teachers with relevant information on brain-based learning. Grades 3-6

226 pages, Paperback

Published October 15, 2020

About the author

Educator, author, and international lecturer, Kathryn Fishman-Weaver, Ph.D. is passionate about the capacity of student leadership to change the world. She serves as the Executive Director for Mizzou Academy. As the director of their global K-12 programs, she works with students and teachers around the world. She has led local, national, and international conferences and professional development.

Additionally, Dr. Fishman-Weaver coordinates university courses on culturally responsive and community engaged teaching for teacher candidates at the University of Missouri.

Prior to this role, Dr. Fishman-Weaver taught in public schools in Oakland, CA, and Columbia, MO. She has taught and led in special education and gifted education programs. She has also served as a teacher leader and mentor in English language arts and teacher preparation.

Dr. Fishman-Weaver writes and presents frequently on leadership, classroom culture, and advocacy for and with neurodiverse students. She is the author of three nonfiction books, a frequent contributor to Edutopia, and is known for including surprise poetry in her research reports and keynotes.  

Reviews

[Lilah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loooved the activities in it and how it it didn’t make you stand still but was still fun. Again I loooved it. 🧡🤍💙💙💙💙. I also learned soo much about the brain 🧠.