Learning and Brain Research

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The following is a guide to information, including books, av materials, journal articles and websites available through the Library Resource Centre at Library Support Services in the Winnipeg School Division on "Learning and Brain Research." If you wish to obtain any of the information, please call the Library Resource Centre at 788-0203 ext. 143, or come down and visit our library. We are located in the Prince Charles Educational Resource Centre at 1075 Wellington Avenue.



003 MAN
Mangan, Margaret Angermeyer. Brain-compatible science. Arlington Heighs, IL : SkyLight Training and Publishing, 1998. xviii, 236 p. : ill.

027.8 RHO
Rhodey, Gail. Learning to learn : support document. Brantford, ON : Brant County Board of Education, c1992. 107 p. : ill. -- (Partners in action growth profile ; 4).

152.4 LED
LeDoux, Joseph E. The Emotional brain : The Mysterious underpinnings of emotional life. New York : Simon & Schuster, c1996. 384 p. : ill.

153 PIN
Pinker, Steven. How the mind works. New York : Norton, c1997. xii, 660 p.

153.1 GRA
Grady, Michael. Education and the brain. Bloomington, IN : Phi Delta Kappa Educational Foundation, c1978. 42 p. : ill. -- (Fastback ; 108)

153.1 GRA
Grady, Michael P. Whole brain education. Bloomington, IN : Phi Delta Kappa Educational Foundation, c1990. 33 p. : ill. -- (Fastback ; 301)

153.152 MAR
Margulies, Nancy. Mapping inner space : Learning and teaching visual mapping. 2nd ed. Tucson, AZ : Zephyr Press, c2002. 159 p. : ill. (some col.)

153.42 JEN
Jensen, Eric. Brain Compatible strategies. Del Mar, CA : Turning Point Publishing, 1997. 103 p. : ill.

153.9 MIL

153.9 MIL
Miller, Lynda.  The smart profile : a qualitative approach for describing learners and designing instruction. Austin, TX : Smart Alternatives, c1990. ix, 94 p. : ill.

153.9 MIL
Miller, Lynda.  What we call smart : a new narrative for intelligence and learning. San Diego, CA : Singular Pub. Group, c1993.  xxv, 166 p. : ill.

153.9 MIL
Miller, Lynda.  Your personal smart profile : a qualitative approach for describing yourself in your everyday life. Austin, TX : Smart Alternatives, c1991. 134 p. : ill.

155.413 ACT
Activating and engaging habits of mind.
Alexandria, VA : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c2000. xix, 167 p. : ill. – (Habits of mind ; 2).

155.413 DIS
Discovering & exploring habits of mind.
Alexandria, VA : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c2000. xix, 108 p. : ill.—(Habits of mind ; 1).

155.413 GRE
Greenspan, Stanley I. The Growth of the mind : And The endangered origins of intelligence. Reading, MA : Perseus Books, 1998. xi, 364 p.

155.41315 HEA
Healy, Jane M. Endangered minds : why our children don't think. -- New York : Simon and Schuster, c1990. 382 p. : ill.

370.1 SOU
Sousa, David A. How the brain learns : a classroom teacher's guide. -- Reston, VA : National Association of Secondary School Principals, c1995. xvi, 143 p. : ill.

370.15 BRO
Brooks, Jacqueline Grennon.  In search of understanding : the case for constructivist classrooms. Alexandria, VA : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c1993. viii, 136 p.

370.15 CAI
Caine, Renate Nummela.  Making connections : teaching and the human brain.  Menlo Park, CA : Addison-Wesley, c1994. viii, 214 p. : ill.

370.15 KAU
Kaufeldt, Martha. Begin with the brain : Orchestrating the learner-centered classroom. Tucson, AZ : Zephyr Press, c1999. ix, 213 p. : ill.

370.15 SCH
Schuster, Donald H.  How to learn quickly : an introduction to fast and easy learning. New York : Gordon Breach Science Publishers, c1988. vii, 62 p. : ill.

370.15 SPR
Sprenger, Marilee. Learning and memory : The Brain in action. Alexandria, VA : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c1999. vi, 113 p. : ill.

370.152 ASS
Assessing and reporting on habits of mind.
Alexandria, VA : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c2000. xviii, 135 p. : ill. – (Habits of mind ; 3).

370.152 FOG
Fogarty, Robin. Brain-compatible classrooms. Arlington Heights, IL : SkyLight Training and Publications, c1997. xiv, 256 p. : ill.

370.152 INT
Integrating & sustaining habits of mind.
Alexandria, VA : Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development, c2000. xix, 107 p. – (Habits of mind ; 4).

370.1523 CAI
Caine, Geoffrey. Mindshifts : a brain-based process for restructuring schools and renewing education. -- Tucson, AZ : Zephyr Press, 1994. xxii, 256 p.

370.1523 DIM
Marzano, Robert J. Dimensions of learning : teacher's manual. Alexandria, VA : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c1992. viii, 264 p. : ill.

370.1523 DIM
Marzano, Robert J.  Dimensions of learning : trainer's manual. Alexandria, VA : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c1992. 1 v. : ill.

370.1523 DUN
Dunn, Rita Stafford. How to implement and supervise a learning style program. -- Alexandria, VA : Association for Supervision and Development, c1996. vi, 61 p. : ill.

370.1523 JEN
Jensen, Eric. Brain-based learning & teaching. -- Del Mar, CA : Turning Point Pub., 1995. 388 p. : ill.

370.1523 JEN
Jensen, Eric. Teaching with the brain in mind. -- Alexandria, VA : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c1998. viii, 133 p. : ill.

370.1523 POL
Politano, Colleen. Brain-based learning with class. Winnipeg : Portage & Main Press, 2000. vii, 170 p. : ill.

370.1523 WOL
Wolfe, Pat. Brain matters : Translating research into classroom practice. Alexandria, VA : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c2001. x, 207 p. : ill.

371.1 MAR
Marzano, Robert J. A different kind of classroom : teaching with dimensions of learning. Alexandria, VA : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c1992. x, 191 p. : ill.

371.26 CHA
Chapman, Carolyn. Test success in the brain-compatible classroom. Tucson, AZ : Zephyr Press, c2000. x, 192 p. : ill.

371.26 RON
Ronis, Diane L. Brain compatible assessments. Arlington Heights, IL : SkyLight Professional Development, c2000. xii, 162 p. : ill.

371.3 PAR
Parry, Terrence. Designing brain-compatible learning. Arlington Heights, IL : Skylight, c1998. xxi, 264 p. : ill.

371.93 FRE
Freed, Jeffrey. Right-brained children in a left-brained world : Unlocking the potential of your ADD child. New York, NY : Simon & Schuster, 1998, c1997. 256 p. : ill.

372.3 PAT
Patton, Sally.  Insights into the brain.  California : s.n., 199--.

372.6 SIN
Sinatra, Richard. Using the right brain in the language arts. Springfield, IL : C.C. Thomas, c1983. xv, 258 p. : ill.

510.19 BUT
Butterworth, Brian. What counts : How every brain is hardwired for math. New York : Free Press, c1999. xv, 416 p. : ill.

612.82 CAR
Carter, Rita. Mapping the mind. Berkeley, CA : University of California Press, c1998. 224 p. : col. ill.

612.82 SYL
Sylwester, Robert. A celebration of neurons : an educator's guide to the human brain. Alexandria, VA : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c1995. viii, 167 p. : ill.

793.7 FLE
Fleisher, Paul. Brain food : Games that make kids think. Tucson, AZ : Zephyr Press, c1997. iv, [3], 198, [2] p. : ill.


TR 370.15 BRA

The Brain, the mind, and the classroom.
Alexandria, VA : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c1996. 2 sound cassettes (120 min.).



Abbott, John & Terence Ryan.  “Constructing knowledge reconstructing schooling.”  Educational Leadership v 57 p 66-70 November ‘99.

Aldridge, Jerry.  “Practical applications of brain research.”  Childhood Education v 76 p 182-184 Spring 2000.

Astington, Janet Wilde. "Theory of mind goes to school." Educational Leadership v 56 p 46-48 November '98.

Baninkowski, Alison K.  “Strategies to enhance memory based on brain-research.”  Focus on Exceptional Children v 31 p 1-16 October ‘99.

Bruer, John T. "Brain science, brain fiction." Educational Leadership v 56 p 14-18 November '98.

Bruer, John T. "A Science of learning." American School Board Journal v 184 p 24-7 February '97.

Caine, Renate Nummela, and Geoffrey Caine.  "Reinventing schools through brain-based learning." Education Leadership v 52 p 43-7 April '95.

Chase, Kim. "The other intelligences (Oy Vey!)" Educational Leadership v 56 p 72-73 November '98.

Christie, Scott, B. “The Brain : Utitilizing multi-sensory approaches for individual learning styles.” Education v 121 p 327-330 Winter ’00.

Eisner, Elliot W. "Cognition and representation : a way to pursue the American dream?" Phi Delta Kappan v  78 p 349-51 January '97.

Fischer, Kurt W. "Growth cycles of brain and mind." Educational Leadership v 56 p 56-60 November '98.

Flowers, D. Lynn. "Brain basis for dyslexia : a summary of work in progress." Journal of Learning Disabilities v 26 p 575-82 November '93.

Given, Barbara K. "Food for thought." Educational Leadership v 56 p 68-71 November '98.

Green, Fara E. “Brain and learning research : implications for meeting the needs of diverse learners.”  Education v 119 p 682-689 Summer ‘99.

Heuwinkel, Mary K. "New ways of learning = new ways of teaching".  Childhood Education v 73 p 27-31 Fall '96.

Jensen, Eric. "How Julie's brain learns." Educational Leadership v 56 p 41-45 November '98.

Jones, Rebecca.  "Smart Brains". The American School Board Journal v 182 p 22-6 November '95.

Lindeman, Betsy. “Better learning through science.” Educational Leadership v 58 p 96 November ’00.

Lindsey, Gail.  “Brain research and implications for early childhood education.”  Childhood Education v 75 p 97-101 Winter 98/99.

Lowery, Lawrence. "How new science curriculums reflect brain research." Educational Leadership v 56 p 26-30 November '98.

Orton, Robert E. "How can teacher beliefs about student learning be justified?"  Curriculum Inquiry v 26 p 133-46 Summer '96.

Roberts, Jay W. “Beyond learning by doing : The Brain compatible approach.” Journal of Experiential Education v 25 p 281-285 Fall ’02.

Scheibel, Arnold. " Thinking about thinking." The American School Board Journal v 184 p 20-3 February '97.

Sousa, David A.  “Is the fuss about brain research justified?”  Education Week v 18 p 52-54 12/16/98

Sweet, Sharon S. "A lesson learned about mulitple intelligences." Educational Leadership v 56 p 50-51 November '98.

Sylwester, Robert. "Art for the brain's sake." Educational Leadership v 56 p 31-35 November '98.

Tomlinson, Carol Ann. "Teach me, teach my brain : A Call for differentiated classrooms." Educational Leadership v 56 p 52-55 November '98.

Wolfe, Pat. "Revisting effective teaching : New research in neuroscience validates long-held theories of effective teaching." Educational Leadership v 56 p 61-64 November '98.

Wolfe, Pat. "What do we know from brain research?" Educational Leadership v 56 p 8-13 November '98.



http://www.Brains.org/
Brains.Org
is a site interprets psychological and neurological research into practical ideas for use in education.

http://www.education-world.com/a_curr/curr140.shtml
Growing Bigger Brains : Research Affects How Teachers Teach
. Education world has a site on brain research and teaching ideas.

http://www.geocities.com/~educationplace/ls.html
Learning Styles
is a site about learning styles is designed for educators and includes information regarding the different models (ex. Dunn and Dunn) and teaching tools to be used in the classroom.

http://members.tripod.com/~ozpk/brain.html
New Brain-Compatible Learning.
The links on this page elaborate on brain research and introducing brain compatible classrooms in today’s schools.

http://www.parencenter.com/calculators/learningstyle
What’s Your Child’s Learning Style?
Choose pre-K-3 and learn if your child is a visual, auditory, or physical learner. Find out how you can use this information to help your child do better in school.

   

 

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