Teaching With Superpowers
Ten Brain-Informed Practices
- C. Bobbi Hansen - University of San Diego, CA, USA
Learning & the Brain | Student Engagement & Motivation | Teaching Strategies for Diverse Students
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 you’ll 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.
"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."
"Today’s busy teachers will find this 'lighthearted' format appealing, though it’s 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."
"This book directly applies to the needs of teachers in today’s 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 one’s practice as they build familiarity with additional understandings of the superpowers. This book will be a game changer for immediate transformation in a teacher’s classroom."