Smart Moves: Why Learning Is Not All In Your Head
First edition
AuthorCarla Hannaford
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
GenrePsychology; Learning
PublisherGreat River Books
Publication date
1995
Media typePrint (Paperback)
Pages237 p.
ISBN0-915556-37-5
OCLC32820701
612.8 20
LC ClassQP408 .H36 1995

The book Smart Moves: Why Learning Is Not All In Your Head was written in 1995 by neurophysiologist and educator Carla Hannaford (revised and enlarged second edition published in 2005), and includes an introduction by neuroscientist Candace Pert.

In Smart Moves, Hannaford looks at the body's roles in thinking and learning, citing research from child development, physiology, and neuroscience.[1][2] Hannaford examines the ways that sensorimotor experiences affect short and long-term memory from infancy through adulthood, and argues that movement is crucial to learning.

In the book, Hannaford offers alternatives to enhance learning ability. She also details the roles in learning played by various areas of the brain, and examines the interplay of the brain, the body, and the environment.

Hannaford is an advocate of movement and play in learning, discussing the importance of sensorimotor development (visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic readiness) to the learning process. She provides several case examples of children whose learning improved through use of the controversial Brain Gym activities, as well as including her own research done with Brain Gym.[3][4]

The book also delves into the impact of emotions and physiological stress responses on learning in children and adults. Hannaford introduces the term 'SOSOH' (Stressed Out, Survival-Oriented Humans) to describe individuals facing learning challenges or attention difficulties, suggesting a link between stress and learning impediments such as ADD and ADHD.

Smart Moves proposes several strategies to support learning, including:

  • Dietary awareness related to drinking enough water, less sugar intake, etc.
  • Practicing physical movement helps the brain perceive events in a less stressful way.
  • Creating a more calm environment for people with learning difficulties.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Podder, Tamushree (2004). Smart Memory. Pustak Mahal. p. 89. ISBN 978-81-223-0759-7. Retrieved 2008-09-13.
  2. ↑ Pica, Rae (2003). Your Active Child. McGraw-Hill Professional. p. 82. ISBN 978-0-07-140558-4. Retrieved 2008-09-13.
  3. ↑ Hannaford, Carla (2005) [1995]. "7 and 13". Smart Moves. Great River Books. ISBN 0-915556-37-5. Retrieved 2008-09-13.
  4. ↑ Dennison, Paul, and Gail Dennison (1989, 1994, 2010) Brain Gym(R): Teacher's Edition. Hearts at Play, Inc. ISBN 0-942143-02-7
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