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IMPACT TEACHING:
Ideas and Strategies for Teachers to Maximize Student Learning:  By Richard Howell Allen

This book was written with a single goal in mind: How can teachers create the maximum impact on student learning in the limited time they have?  This book covers the skills and techniques classroom teachers need to know in order to be most effective at their jobs.  Every concept is explained through multiple, simple, practical examples making it a user-friendly book. The author, Rich Allen is an Eric Jensen associate.

HOW THE BRAIN LEARNS Second Edition 2001 by David Sousa
This book incorporates the latest research with a companion learning manual. The Practitioner’s corner and Workbook pages make this an interactive reading/learning experience.

BRAIN MATTERS by Patricia Wolfe
Translating Research into Classroom Practice
“The more we understand the brain, the better we’ll be able to design instruction to match how it learns best.” A look at the learning process into three parts. Part I is a minitextbook on the structure and physiology of the brain, Part 2 describes how the brain receives and encodes, manipulates and stores information. Part 3 is devoted to classroom applications and brain compatible teaching strategies.

LEARNING SMARTER by Eric Jensen with Michael Dabney
This book is a collection of articles that have been published in Eric Jensen’s on line newsletter from the Brain Store. Current findings are revealed as well as action steps that can be used to enhance learning. The variety of articles includes: cognition, test scores, memory, early development and enrichment.

YOUR CHILD"S GROWING MIND by Jane Healy, Ph.D.
A Guide to Learning and Brain Development from Birth to Adolescence. A clear, layperson's translation of the most current scientific theories of brain and nervous system development into practical information for parents and teachers. Provides a detailed explanation of how children develop language and memory and addresses academic learning and
reading, writing, spelling, mathematics.

BRAIN-BASED LEARNING Revised 2000 by Eric Jensen
The most complete volume on new approaches to discipline, intelligence, memory, attention, learning & environments, etc. A highly detailed and practical book for teachers, administrators and trainers. Fully referenced, easy to use and well illustrated.

A CELEBRATION OF NEURONS by Robert Sylvester
An Educator's Guide to the Human Brain A Celebration of Neurons is an urgent call for educators to become actively involved in discovering useful applications for brain theory and research in the schools.

HUMAN BRAIN AND HUMAN LEARNING by Leslie A. Hart
Hart describes a brain-compatible learning environment and how to open the doorway to quantum leaps in student outcomes. The human brain operates most powerfully when it is allowed to function in ways consistent with its natural processes.

THE LEARNING BRAIN by Eric Jensen
An overview of key brain research concerning nutrition, states, attention, music, gender, motivation, activity, environments, color, thinking, intelligences, prenatal , toxins, plants, aging and memory on human learning.

THE WONDER OF BOYS by Michael Gurian
A first in the exploration of Gender Differences, Michael Gurian defines and describes the physiological differences in the size structure and horemone levels of the brains of boys. The research implies guidelines and strategies for maximizing learning, and social emotional maturity in boys.

THE WONDER OF GIRLS – Understanding the Hidden Nature of Our Daughters by Michael Gurian
The book explains female biology; how we attach emotionally; our approach to intimacy; stereotypes; and gives a lot of advice on how we can learn the "nature" of girls, allowing us to respond to behavior in an effective manner.

MOLECULES OF EMOTION: A science book that reads like a novel. Dr. Kinds Pert writes about her discoveries that explain the biology behind the body mind as an integrated system. This book strengthens the rationale for ensuring safe, threat free environments where learning can occur.

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE: Drawing on brain and behavioral research, Daniel Goleman, offers a look at a different way of being smart. Emotional Intelligence can be nurtured and strengthened with immediate benefits for adults and children alike in health, relationships and our work.

TOOLS FOR ENGAGEMENT: Managing the Emotional States for Learner Success by Eric Jensen (2003).
Mood, energy levels and emotional states are constantly changing. In this publication Eric Jensen walks you through the rules that control the way students think, feel, behave and learn. Included are research based techniques to guide and influence behavior patterns for most effective learning.

PUNISHED BY REWARDS by Alfie Kohn
The Trouble With: Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, A’s, Praise and Other Bribes
An argument that is unsettling to hear but impossible to dismiss. Research proves that students actually do inferior work and become unmotivated when manipulated with money, grades or other incentives. Mr. Kohn suggests that with every reward, a punishment is implied. External incentives inhibit the brain’s natural reward systems making it difficult and eventrually impossible to interrnally experience a sense of accomplishement or satisfaction.


THE GREAT MEMORY BOOOK by Karen Maekowitz , Eric Jensen
Information about how your memory works and why it sometimes fails is presented in an interactive way designed to engage the reader’s memory. The book incorporates brain theory and the latest findings in the study of memory and memory systems. It addresses timely issues such as the effects of nutrition, stress and disease on our ablilty to recall information.

LEARNING & MEMORY The Brain in Action by Marilee Sprenger
This book bridges the gap between theory and practice as it uses what researchers are learning about the brain and memory to help educators in everyday classroom situations. Five memory lanes are described. The structure, function and development of human memory is explained

7 KINDS OF SMART by Thomas
This is the most practical and easy to use book applying Howard Gardner’s theory of seven intelligences that we have found. Provides a clear understandable overview of the theory of multiple intelligences, an assessment inventory for adults and students,
plus everyday examples of each intelligence.

MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES in The Classroom
by Thomas Armstrong
Thomas Armstrong describes how educators can bring Howard Gardner’s theory of Multiple Intelligences into the classroom. This book includes and introduction to the eight intelligences, ways to develop MI with students, MI lessons and assessments.

MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES The Complete MI Book
By SpencerKagan and Migfuel Kagan
This is the most comprehensive MI book available for teachers.
A complete resource guide, you will find: a brain based evaluation of the MI theory, MI Assessment forms and reproducible black line masters for activities. Learn how to match, stretch and celebrate student differences. A must have for translating MI theory into classroom practice.

SO EACH MAY LEARN Integrating Learning Styles and M.I.
by Harvey F. Silver, Richard W. Strong and Mathew J. Perini
This book includes rationales and research based principals of learning. The authors describe for educators at all grade levels and in all content areas how to implement a learning program that integrates learning styles and multiple intelligences into instruction, curriculum and assessment.

EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS: by Susan Kovalik & Karen Olsen
A Users Guide to Implementing Brain Research in the Classroom
(This edition replaces ITI: The Model) The ITI Model provides the conceptual framework for implementing the Innovative process.
The nine elements that translate into classroom action are developed based on learning principals as defined by research. This model synthesizes the biology of the brain, instructional strategies and curriculum development. Teacher friendly…a must read.

HEALING ENVIRONMENTS: Updated and revised, Carol Venolia brings her knowledge of physical design and architecture to give a deeper understanding of the impact of the physical environment on one's physical and mental well-being. A useful book for those who are trying to create classrooms that are threat free.

TRIBES: A New Way of Learning and Being Together
by Jeanne Gibbs.
This book blends the fields of group process and cooperative learning, with learning theory and school change in a comprehensive meaningful way. Lots of practical, useful ready to
use classroom strategies for building inclusion.

TOOLS FOR CITIZENSHIP AND LIFE: Using LIFELONG Guidelines and LIFESKILLS in Your Classroom by Sue Pearson
From Susan Kovalik’s ITI model, the tools you need to create the safe respectful environment that invites excellence, pride and success. You will find for each LifeLong Guideline or LifeSkill: a definition, a rational, what it looks like, how to practice it, student activities, literature links and sample family letters. The companion book called Character Begins At Home is written as a family supplement. This model is the heart of discipline and character education in a brain compatible, threat free environment.

SMART MOVES by Carla Hannaford
An excellent overview of the body-mind relationship. Easy-to-understand and written for all levels, especially the introductory level. Best book on educational kinesiology (EK). The role of the body in thinking and learning.

LEARNING WITH THE BODY IN MIND Eric Jensen
Learning is activated when the body is involved. Discover how to enhance cognition and memory by integrating movement and engaging learners at all levels. The resource contains both practical strategies and research that supports movement with purpose.

MINDS IN MOTION a kinesthetic approach to teaching elementary curriculum by Susan Griss
A demonstration of how teachers can channel kinesthetic energy into constructive learning experiences for every discipline. The book includes over 30 lessons. For example, the area of language arts has lesson plans for skills in grammar, punctuation, creative writing, and poetry. Science lesson plans include soil erosion and prevention, animals, simple machines: the lever and inclined plane, water molecules, Newton's Laws, and molecular motion. Each lesson indicates the subject, objectives, time allotment, space required, materials, suggested music, group format, and the lesson plan.

ART WITH THE BRAIN IN MIND by Eric Jensen
Results show that a curriculum rich in the arts enhances student learning and achievement. A look at the biological effects of the arts in brain development, learning, emotional intelligence and student outcomes is explored. This is a practical guide to the integration of the Arts.

MUSIC WITH THE BRAIN IN MIND by Eric Jensen
A compilation of research and classroom application taken from research which supports the value of the musical arts. The science of how we hear music, to the impact of music on memory, learning, stress, emotional development and perceptual skills is examined.
Practical application for classroom use is described.

TUNE YOUR BRAIN by Elizabeth Miles
Using Music to Manage Your Mind, Body and Mood

COOPERATIVE LEARNING by Spencer Kagan
Statistics show that there is an increase in student learning, memory and understanding when student’s are allowed to work with a group to accomplish a task. Cooperative learning structures provide a vehicle for group study. The book contains practical strategies and activities that cross curricular boundaries.

CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION THAT WORKS Research Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement by Robert J. Marzano, Debra J. Pickering and Jane E. Pollock
Nine teaching strategies that have positive effects on student learning are defined and described. The list is not new, but is supported by years of educational research and translates into percentile gains for students.

MAPPING INNER SPACE: Nancy Marguiles has put together a useful and powerful book for students and adults. Its purpose is to assist students and teachers in using a revolutionary system for pouring ideas onto paper that will increase learning, and memory.
Using

THE MIND MAP BOOK by Tony Buzan
Mind Mapping is a method of accessing , organizing and structuring information at any level or contrent area for powerful learning. Memory and understanding are enhanced using these mapping strategies. The Mind Mapping process is used with extraordinary success by leading universities and international corporations and is now considered an essenrtial teaching and learning tool for today’s visual learner.

VISUAL TOOLS for Constructing Knowledge by David Hyerle
Help for students and teachers to construct knowledge and organize information. The majority of today’s children are Visual Learners.
Sample lessons, assessments and portraits of visual tools in action serve to facilitate life long learning.

UNDERSTANDING BY DESIGN by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe
What is understanding, and how does it differ from “knowing”?
The model of backward design is an alternative to “coverage and activity” oriented plans. The authors propose a strategy that provides a practical framework for planning curriculum, assessment and instruction that leads to student understanding.