HELPFUL RESOURCES

BOOKS/ARTICLES
ON-LINE

Brandt, R. (1998). Powerful learning. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.

Animated information on body systems. Columbia Health Care. http://www.columbia.net

Bruer, J. T. (Ed.). (1999, May). In search of brain-based education. Phi Delta Kappan, 80(9), 648-657.

National Institute of Health. http://www.nih.gov OR Medical journals from the National Institute of Health. http://www.ama-assn.org/med_link/peer.htm

Caine, R. N., & Caine, G. (1997). Unleashing the power of perceptual change: The potential of brain-based teaching. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.

Whole Brain Atlas. http://www.med.harvard.edu/AANLIB

Campbell, L., & Campbell, B. (1999). Multiple intelligences and student achievement: Success stories from six schools. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.

Articles on learning and memory, plus several other links. http://www.brainconnection.com

Costa, A. L., & Kallick, B. (Eds.). (2000). Discovering & exploring habits of mind. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.

Introduction to multiple intelligences. http://edweb.gsn.org/edref.mi.intro.html OR

http://www.newhorizons.org/bibmishelf.html

Goleman, D. (1995). Emotional intelligence. Bantam Books.

Great articles by Caine and others on principles of the brain's learning processes. http://www.newhorizons.org

Jensen, E. (1998). Teaching with the brain in mind. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.

Fun selection of teacher resources to order for the classroom. http:www.thebrainstore.com

Scherer, M. M. (Ed.). (1998, November). How the brain learns [Entire issue - 19 different articles]. Educational Leadership, 56(3).

Information by Sousa and others specifically written for teachers. http://www.teachersworkshop.com

Sousa, D. A. (1995). How the brain learns. Reston, VA: NASSP.

To consider pros and cons of brain-based learning. http://act.psy.cmu.edu/personal/ja/misapplied.html

Sprenger, M. (1999). Learning & memory: The brain in action. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.

Online newsletter with lots of practical tips - be sure to click on the "Brain Links" button. http://learningbrain.com

Sylwester, R. (1995). A celebration of neurons: An educator's guide to the human brain. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.

Good article on ways to test for hemisphericity. www.newscientist.com/ns/19990703/leftbrainr.html

Tomlinson, C. A. (1999). The differentiated classroom: Responding to the needs of all learners. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.

Lots of P-12 related assessments, quizzes, surveys, articles, and activities written with parents in mind. http://familyeducation.com



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