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Robert J. Garmston

    Robert J. Garmston is an educator, author, and cognitive theorist. He is Professor Emeritus at the School of Education, California State University, Sacramento. His work centers on cognitive processes in education and how these insights can enhance teaching practices. Garmston explores how educators think and how that thinking impacts their instruction.

    Techniques for Teaching Thinking
    Cognitive Coaching
    The Adaptive School
    Lemons to Lemonade
    The Presenter's Fieldbook
    The Astonishing Power of Storytelling
    • 2018

      The Presenter's Fieldbook

      A Practical Guide

      • 204 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Focusing on the art of effective presentations, this book explores best practices for designing and delivering impactful talks. It emphasizes the importance of understanding learning principles and provides strategies for various scenarios, such as delivering a concise two-minute speech and managing audience engagement. Key topics include building confidence, overcoming resistance, and addressing the challenges posed by personal digital devices in training environments, ultimately aiming to enhance the presenter’s skills and the audience's experience.

      The Presenter's Fieldbook
    • 2018

      Originally published in 1989 the purpose of this title was to provide information and ideas for: Staff Developers and Teacher Educators, as they consider program content to prepare teachers to teach thinking skills. Teachers, as they assess their own abilities to create classroom conditions for thinking and their readiness to implement a curriculum for developing thinking skills. Curriculum Developers, as they decide how the curriculum should be organized and sequenced according to children¿s developmental levels. Administrators, as they assess and provide leadership for improving the conditions in their schools and classrooms, which allows the stimulating teaching of thinking. Although written some time ago the information is still valid today.

      Techniques for Teaching Thinking
    • 2018

      The Astonishing Power of Storytelling

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Featuring current cognitive neuroscience research and updated references, this guidebook shows how to leverage the power of storytelling to engage and persuade any audience.

      The Astonishing Power of Storytelling
    • 2015

      Cognitive Coaching

      Developing Self-Directed Leaders and Learners

      • 410 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Cognitive Coaching enhances teachers' abilities for ongoing self-improvement by fostering both individual and collective growth. This updated edition serves as a comprehensive resource, illustrating how educators can develop their skills and capacities over time. It emphasizes the importance of reflective practices and collaborative learning, providing strategies that empower teachers to become more effective in their professional journeys.

      Cognitive Coaching
    • 2013

      Lemons to Lemonade

      • 200 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      3.9(66)Add rating

      Prevent meetings from descending into aimless rambling or counterproductive conflicts that end up wasting everybody's valuable time. This resource gives you a playbook to help anyone confidently lead group discussions so that problems get solved, not created.

      Lemons to Lemonade