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Sizzle & Substance
Presenting With the Brain in Mind

272 pages | Corwin
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Have you reached a training plateau? Are you looking for a resource that will take you and your participants to the next level? Sizzle and Substance links brain research to adult learning and training with its combination of theory and practical training techniques.

The author leads you through the key theories about how the brain learns and then gives you hundreds of strategies for:

Preparing your presentation

Opening with pizzazz

Engaging your participants

Making use of transition times

Handling hecklers

Making abstract concepts real

Making content relevant to each participant

You'll walk into your next training or presentation full of confidence and walk out full of praise.

Eric P. Jensen

Eric Jensen is a former teacher who grew up in San Diego, California. With a Ph.D. in Human Development, he synthesizes brain research and develops practical applications for educators.  He is listed among the top 30 educators in the world at GlobalGurus.org. Dr. Jensen has authored over 30 books, including Different Brains, Different Learners, Teaching with the Brain in Mind, Turnaround Tools for the Teenage Brain, Teaching with Poverty in Mind, Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind, and Poor Students Rich Students. Dr. Jensen co-founded an academic enrichment program held in 14 countries... More About Author