{"product_id":"9781118926109","title":"Positively Smarter Science and Strategies for Increasing Happiness, Achievement, and Well-Being","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePositively Smarter\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScience and Strategies for Increasing Happiness, Achievement, and Well-Being\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMarcus Conyers | Donna Wilson\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eEducation \/ Aims \u0026amp; Objectives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003ePositively Smarter\u003c\/i\u003e brings together seven principles for connecting the science of neuroplasticity to practical strategies for enhancing the synergy of happiness, achievement, and physical well-being. Moving beyond common myths, the text builds an evidence-based paradigm to empower readers to take practical steps to move forward.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrings together current research on cognitive psychology, education (learning), and implications of neuroscience to suggest powerful ways to enhance the kind of cognitive function and productivity that leads to happiness and success\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApplies implications of current research showing that happiness is a skill and that positive affect can lead to higher levels of creative problem solving, productivity, achievement, and well-being\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShares research and strategies for supporting physical activity and nutrition that may enhance neuroplasticity, cognitive performance, and positive affect\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePuts learners first and then brings in the science, presenting creative or adaptive strategies that can be applied in the real world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes action assessments to guide readers in taking concrete steps to achieve the goals they set for themselves\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentifies deeply held assumptions that innate talent, genes, socioeconomic status, and ethnicity mean that a significant percentage of the population lacks the neurocognitive potential to achieve at higher levels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDraws on the authors’ research from a broad range of fields in order to maximize the positive impact of a synergistic approach\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarcus Conyers and Donna Wilson are codevelopers of curriculum for the master’s and educational specialist degrees with majors in brain-based teaching and a doctoral minor in brain-based leadership with Nova Southeastern University. They are authors of numerous books including, \u003ci\u003eFive Big Ideas for Effective Teaching: Connecting Mind, Brain, and Education Research to Classroom Practice, (\u003c\/i\u003e2013).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarcus Conyers\u003c\/b\u003e is founder of the Center for Innovative Education and Prevention and an international speaker on increasing higher-order thinking skills, achievement, and well-being.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDonna Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is an educational psychologist and teacher educator who completed postdoctoral studies in structural cognitive modifiability. Former chair of education of the University of Detroit Mercy, she is an adjunct professor at NSU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 July 2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781118926109\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e248\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.52\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44315743420556,"sku":"9781118926109","price":27.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781118926109_184dde59-a5f8-423b-a37f-cdb8f167e207.jpg?v=1780183450","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781118926109","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}