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

Brain-Based Teaching and Learning Series

NEW! - 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.

*Available End of October

NEW! - 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.

*Available End of October

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.