The Everyday Genius: Restoring Children's Natural Joy of Learning - Softcover

Kline, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0915556189 ISBN 13: 9780915556182

Publisher: Great River Books, 1995

Synopsis

Explains why and how successful learning occurs. It is a practical guide for producing confident, eager learners at any age, in any school. Peter Kline's ideas and his ability to apply them in practical, down-to-earth situations have already helped transform the lives of many children, their families, and teachers. Any one of dozens of wonderfully simple and powerful ideas, games and exercises in this book could instantly ignite a spark, and change a life forever.

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Review:

The Everyday Genius explains why and how successful learning occurs. It is a practical guide for producing confident, eager learners-at any age, in any school.

As a parent or teacher, you have enormous power to shape children attitudes about learning, and you can profoundly influence their self-perceptions and expectations for success.

Peter Kline ideas and his ability to apply them in practical, down-to-earth situations have already helped transform the lives of many children, their families, and teachers. He has the experience to know what really works in the home and classroom, and the ability to communicate it so that people immediately want to jump in and try it. Any one of dozens of wonderfully simple and powerful ideas, games, and exercises in this book could instantly ignite a spark and change a life forever.

From the Author:

An exponent of innovative, highly successful educational and organizational practices, Peter Kline has pioneered methods that accelerate learning and bring involvement and excitement to the classroom and the workplace. A consultant to government agencies, corporations and school systems worldwide, he has appeared on numerous TV and radio programs and has been the subject of a variety of profiles and studies. His far-ranging interests include a long-standing involvement with the theater.

About this edition

• Publisher: Great River Books
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0915556189
• ISBN 13: 9780915556182
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288