How the Brain Learns: A Classroom Teacher's Guide, Third Edition

by David Sousa (2006, Corwin Press, 39.95)
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Here is how teachers can turn brain research into practical classroom activities and lessons. This new edition still includes basic brain facts that can help students learn, information on how the brain processes information, and tips on maximizing retention using "down time." And now Dr. Sousa takes it further, building on the latest information available. [8.5" x 11"...305 pages]

The Owner's Manual for the Brain: Third Edition

by Howard Pierce (2006, Bard Press, 29.95)
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This information-packed guidebook combines the latest in brain research with the real world applications for readers' personal, family and work life. This third edition has almost 200 more pages on new topics of high interest: happiness, the adolescent brain, violence, aggression, and more. From describing the basics of how the nervous system functions to analyzing and drawing upon the latest research. [7" x 9"...1,007 pages]

Secrets of the Teenage Brain: Research-Based Strategies for Reaching & Teaching Today's Adolescents

by Sheryl Feinstein (2004, Corwin Press, 32.95)
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Describes the neural changes that middle school and high school students are coping; and provides concrete, practical solutions for keeping their attention, handling disruptive and distracting behavior and addressing their cognitive strengths and limitations. With the proper tools, working with teens has never been easier or more rewarding. [7" x 10"...107 pages]

Your Child's Growing Mind: Brain Development & Learning from Birth to Adolescence

by Jane Healy (2004, Broadway Books, 14.00)
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A window into the fascinating process of brain development and learning. This book looks at the roots of emotion, intelligence, and creativity, translating the most current scientific research into practical suggestions for parents and teachers. [5.5" x 8.5"...400 pages]

Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites: 20 Instructional Strategies That Engage the Brain

by Marcia Tate (2003, Corwin Press, 29.95)
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This engaging book targets teachers as "growers of brain cells" and encourages them to make practical application of the findings of learning style theorists and neuroscientists. The author demonstrates 20 strategies including: Using humor and telling stories; Implementating problem-based instruction; Incorporating games into lessons; Utilizing mnemonic devices and metaphors; Singing and dancing while learning to facilitate the learning process. [8.5" x 11"...150 pages]

Biological Brain in a Cultural Classroom: Enhancing Cognitive & Social Development Through Collaborative Classroom Management

by Robert Sylwester (2003, Corwin Press, 27.95)
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Believing that students should experience as they learn, and teachers should observe, explore, and nurture their students, the author reveals the latest research on how the brain really works. He does this by applying the latest biological research and how it applies to student-teacher dynamics in the classroom and in our culture as a whole. [6” x 9”...169 pages]

Brain-Compatible Strategies

by Eric P. Jensen (2004, Corwin Press, 21.95)
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Want to add some spice to your lesson plans? This revised edition of Brain-Compatible Strategies is full of creative, ready-to-use ideas to motivate, inspire, and encourage your students.If you are a novice just getting started with brain-compatible teaching, or a practiced veteran looking for ready-to-implement ideas, this book is for you. It's 90% action steps and 10% background and theory. With its plain-language instructions and easy-to-implement activities, this resource will be one of your most thumbed-through references. [7” x 10”...96 pages]

The Brain-Compatible Classroom: Using What We Know about Learning to Improve Teaching

by Laura Erlauer (2004, ASCD, 23.95)
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Playing music in class, having students stretch and exercise, using colors to increase memory, and planning lessons in 22- or 44-minute blocks are just a few of the more than 100 brain-compatible teaching strategies in this book. Discover ideas and strategies that can be applied immediately in a variety of grade levels and subjects. [6” x 9 ”...167 pages]

Boys & Girls Learn Differently!: A Guide for Teachers & Parents

by Michael Gurian (2001, Jossey-Bass, 14.95)
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Here you will find evidence that documents biological gender differences that influence learning. Gurian offers a dramatic new way to educate our children based on brain science, neurological development, and chemical and hormonal disparities. This book is well worth your time. [6” x 9”...345 pages]

Memorizing Strategies & Other Brain-Based Activities: That Help Kids Learn, Review, and Recall

by LeAnn Nickelsen (2004, Scholastic, 12.99)
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Students draw cartoons to help remember vocabulary words, toss dice to review math skills, create similes to relate a new concept to a more familiar one, and much more. Students even design their own games for classmates to play. Includes the latest in brain research. Grades 4-8. [8.5” x 11”...80 pages]

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