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Expertise
I am able to give both general and specific answers to questions on how the brain learns, how to bring brain learning into the classroom, how to teach middle school students, and how to create classrooms that function in learner friendly ways.
Experience in the area
I have been teaching and studying how students learn, how the brain learns and how to teach middle school students for the past 13 years.
Organizations
ACSA Calvary Chapel Church
Education/Credentials
B.A. Fine Arts Masters in Education and Educational Administration Juris Doctor in Law
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| priscilla | 01/24/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Wow, you're the best! I read this ..... |
| Faith | 12/28/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very informative. I share your opinion that ..... |
| Holly | 07/20/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Rhea | 07/20/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Fran | 07/11/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Dr. James Turner
2012-02-28 Music in the Classroom:
Ms. Kelsi, May I start with the suggestion that your research be supported by such People as Eric Jensen and Maria Wolf. They are University researchers or have University access and use the latest
2012-01-18 Maintaining Respect/Authority:
Priscilla, There is no easy answer to any question on classroom discipline. Partly because it requires the development of a respectful and trusting relationship between student and teacher. May I make
2011-12-28 testing:
Ms. Faith, Let me preface my answer by saying I have little belief in IQ testing in general as a way of measuring academic ability. After reviewing the Otis-Lesson Test there are several criticisms raised
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