12 Brain/Mind Learning Principles in Action: The Fieldbook for Making Connections, Teaching, and the Human Brain - Softcover

Caine, Renate Nummela; Caine, Geoffrey; McClintic, Carol Lynn; Klimek, Karl J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412909848 ISBN 13: 9781412909846

Publisher: Corwin, 2005

Synopsis

From the Foreword by Arthur L Costa

`Connecting research from the neurosciences, sound constructivist pedagogical practices and the National Teaching Standards, the authors produced a treasure of brain-based classroom practices to enhance learning. Educators wishing to harmonize their educational practices with research on brain functioning will find this fieldbook indispensable' - Arthur L Costa, Emeritus Professor of Education, California State University, Sacramento

Renate and Geoffrey Caine, known world-wide for clarifying for educators how to apply brain research to teaching and learning, make the bridge from research to classrooms more practical than ever in this newest work. A stand-alone guide for both new and familiar readers, this Fieldbook, with new co-authors, for Making Connections, Teaching, and the Human Brain, applies their widely recognized 12 Principles of Brain/Mind Learning to today's learning context. New research from neurosciences, education and related disciplines, particularly the important findings about the brain's executive function; combine here with years of experience of working with schools internationally to put brain research to work in the classroom. The 12 Principles, with tools for application in teaching, cluster here around three critical elements of learning: climate; instruction

processing.

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Review

"Connecting research from the neurosciences, sound constructivist pedagogical practices and the National Teaching Standards, the authors have produced a treasure of brain-based classroom practices to enhance learning. Educators wishing to harmonize their educational practices with research on brain functioning will find this fieldbook indispensable." (Arthur L. Costa, Emeritus Professor of Education)

"In this ‘how-to’ book, the authors offer practical suggestions for merging today’s requirements for teaching to standards with recent findings from brain research. If you are a practitioner or school leader looking for a way to energize staff with a spirit of inquiry and create a genuine quest for continuous improvement, this book is required reading." (Judy Stevens, Former Director of Elementary Schools)

"As educators are invited to think about new possibilities and try new approaches, administrators and other instructional leaders are provided very practical strategies to support and nurture that growth--with new patterns of teaching and learning emerging as the process unfolds." (Linda Hargan, CEO)

"Just as children peer into the mysteries of a kaleidoscope with wonder and amazement, so do we as educators gaze with anticipation and excitement at the panaroma of innovative strategies within the pages of this guide. The brilliant 'colors' of theory, practice, and sensitivity blend to create a beautiful learning mosaic for today's teachers and children." (Dottie Gottshall, Professor, Elementary Education Department)

"All unconnected ideas I ever had about transforming learning and teaching are brought together here in an organic order which represents a viable path for teacher and school change." (Margaret Arnold, Ph.D.)

"The authors provide the research, the processes, and the design for action that will help us create renewed possibilities for education. It is a must read for teachers, administrators, board members, and college/university faculty, as well as anyone who is interested in what the mind and body need for optimal learning." (Elsie Ritzenhein, President and CEO)

"This book gives a comprehensive picture of the principles, the needed transitions of practice, and ways of being for teachers and leaders alike. It is an essential resource for those wanting to engage children and young people in powerful learning for a future that matters." (Margot Foster, Manager)

About the Author

Renate Nummela Caine is a principal of Caine Learning LLC and consultant to districts, schools, teachers, administrators, and communities to implement brain-based learning. She is the senior author, with Geoffrey Caine, of the groundbreaking Making Connections: Teaching and the Human Brain. She has worked with countless educators in the U.S. and around the globe. Recently, Renate and Geoffrey Caine worked with a low-income, underachieving K-5 elementary school in California to help teachers design more innovative teaching strategies using the brain/mind learning principles and district standards.

Caine is professor emeritus of education at California State University in San Bernardino, where she was also executive director of the Center for Research in Integrative Learning and Teaching. She has taught every level from kindergarten to university. She earned her PhD from the University of Florida in educational psychology.

Edition details

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1412909848
• ISBN 13: 9781412909846
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 280