John Catt Annie Murphy Paul's The Extended Mind in Action

This no-nonsense book demystifies the science behind embodied cognition ensuring every reader is able to pull out threads to be woven through future lessons that leverage the benefits of gesture, manipulatives, movement and models with purpose and criticality.Some of the research findings cited are as astounding as they are obvious (when pointed out) and you find yourself revaluating the decisions you make in the classroom with refreshed enthusiasm.This book champions the very best of 'Mode B' teaching - challenging the damaging misconceptions that research-informed practice requires robotic, passive learners. In fact, this book demands 'physically participative' learners, scripted and intentionally planned strategies to ensure the extended mind is employed to allow learners to thrive. Read this book - you will not go away disappointed!