International Center for Leadership in Education - Brain-Based Teaching and Learning Series

Brain-Based Teaching and Learning Series

NEW! - Bodybrain-Compatible Instruction in Grades K-6 — Teacher Handbook

Teaching must coincide with how the brain learns. This handbook assists teachers in providing instruction that is aligned with brain-compatible learning and results in mastery of skills, higher student engagement and performance, and responsible citizenship. Based on the Highly Effective Teaching model, created by internationally recognized educator Susan Kovalik, the handbook:

demonstrates how to implement brain research through a focus on the biology of learning, instructional strategies, and conceptual curriculum
explains and illustrates the Five Learning Principles of Highly Effective Teaching
explores how Nine BodyBrain-Compatible Elements assist in increasing student engagement, achievement, and capacity
offers checklists and suggestions for creating the conditions for learning through relationships and brain-compatible classroom management

The handbook is a companion to the staff development resource kit, How Brain Research Impacts Instruction in Grades K-6 and is available in the online store for $45.

NEW! - Bodybrain-Compatible Instruction in Grades 7-12 — Teacher Handbook

Teaching must coincide with how the brain learns. This handbook assists teachers in providing instruction that is aligned with brain-compatible learning and results in mastery of skills, higher student engagement and performance, and responsible citizenship. Based on the Highly Effective Teaching model, created by internationally recognized educator Susan Kovalik, the handbook:

demonstrates how to implement brain research through a focus on the biology of learning, instructional strategies, and conceptual curriculum
explains and illustrates the Five Learning Principles of Highly Effective Teaching
explores how Nine BodyBrain-Compatible Elements assist in increasing student engagement, achievement, and capacity
offers checklists and suggestions for creating the conditions for learning through relationships and brain-compatible classroom management

The handbook is a companion to the staff development resource kit, How Brain Research Impacts Instruction in Grades 7-12 and is available in the online store for $45.

How Brain Research Impacts Instruction in Grades K-6

Emerging research on brain structures and functions offers insights into how children learn and invites the implementation of innovative brain-compatible instructional practices that foster learning and student engagement. The Highly Effective Teaching Model (HET), developed by nationally recognized educator Susan Kovalik, provides a blueprint for putting the Rigor/Relevance Framework™ and the Learning Criteria to Support 21st Century Learners into everyday practice. This resource kit:

explains and illustrates the interconnections of the biology of learning, supportive instructional strategies, and a conceptual curriculum – all based on rigor, relevance, and relationships
describes how the principles of HET reflect and apply the latest research on brain physiology
explores how and why brain-compatible elements orchestrate student achievement and engagement
provides examples of brain-compatible classroom management, curriculum development, and the creation of a student-focused school and classroom

This kit is available in the online store for $295.

How Brain Research Impacts Instruction in Grades 7-12

Emerging research on brain structures and functions offers insights into how children learn and invites the implementation of innovative brain-compatible instructional practices that foster learning and student engagement. The Highly Effective Teaching Model (HET), developed by nationally recognized educator Susan Kovalik, provides a blueprint for putting the Rigor/Relevance Framework™ and the Learning Criteria to Support 21st Century Learners into everyday practice. This resource kit:

explains and illustrates the interconnections of the biology of learning, supportive instructional strategies, and a conceptual curriculum – all based on rigor, relevance, and relationships
describes how the principles of HET reflect and apply the latest research on brain physiology
explores how and why brain-compatible elements orchestrate student achievement and engagement
provides examples of brain-compatible classroom management, curriculum development, and the creation of a student-focused school and classroom

This kit is available in the online store for $295.

NEW! - What Brain Research Teaches about Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships
and What It Teaches about Keeping Your Own Brain Healthy

The latest research into how the human brain develops and functions is informing not only a new awareness of manageable brain health but also the art and science of learning and teaching children and teenagers. Leading clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Paul D. Nussbaum and nationally-renowned education leader Dr. Willard R. Daggett team up to explore how rigor, relevance and relationships are fully consistent with and supported by breakthroughs in brain science. This engaging professional and personal interest book:

describes, in non-specialist language, recent discoveries about brain structures and functions
explains the implications of this emerging science for learning, student engagement, and personal and professional relationships
illustrates why a rigorous and relevant curriculum and instruction, based on positive relationships, helps students to be successful in school and after graduation
challenges readers to nurture brain health for themselves and those they care about

This book is available in the online store for $29.

NEW! - Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships and the Human Brain

To date, little has been done to explore how the rigor-relevance-relationship model of learning is explained by human brain function. Using an information processing system perspective, this presentation begins to explain the underlying neuroanatomical relationship to the three Rs. Dr. Nussbaum helps viewers better understand the basics of the brain, how brain function can be used to shape learning and education, and how to promote a healthy brain across the lifespan. This presentation underscores the integration of education and learning into health and highlights the long-term positive health benefits from lifelong learning.

This DVD is a presentation from the 2008 Model Schools Conference by Dr. Paul D. Nussbaum which runs 50 minutes and is availabe in the online store for $95.