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"As an introduction to brain-compatible learning, this book highlights some important findings of recent brain research in an easy-to-read manner."—Andrea F. Rosenblatt, Associate Professor, Barry University

Harness the transformative power of brain-based learning!

Thoroughly updated and revised, this best-selling book by brain expert Eric Jensen explores the key features of brain-based teaching and the most recent research on how the brain learns. Educators will learn about the parts of the brain, what constitutes solid brain research, the differences between boys' and girls' brains, and what types of activities can build retention.

The author presents a reader-friendly text with clear, understandable artwork to reinforce the concepts of brain-based learning. Also included are brain-compatible activities to enhance readers' retention, a complete brain glossary, and a section on the importance of action research.

This easy-to-read book is ideal for educators new to the concepts of brain-compatible learning and is organized into three simple, practical units, covering:

For both novice and veteran educators, this must-have guide provides an opportunity to make a positive, significant, and lasting difference in the way all students learn!

"The content is crucial for classroom teachers who want to help children learn to their maximum potential."—Deborah Alexander-Davis, Educational Consultant

"Teachers will benefit greatly from Jensen's knowledge and understanding of many complex topics."—Beverly Ginther, Staff Development CoordinatorMinnetonka Public Schools, MN

Empower students' learning with core teaching principles and brain-friendly strategies!

New educational ideas, theories, and trends materialize every year, but what core principles actually dictate student success, and which strategies reliably create lasting learning?

In this invaluable resource, noted brain expert Eric Jensen shows educators how they can achieve consistent, positive learning outcomes using powerful brain-compatible teaching methods. Based on exacting criteria, these methods comprise the physical, social, environmental, and neurological factors that influence learning. This reader-friendly model covers both process and content and identifies specific characteristics of successful strategies, providing techniques that are:

True mastery of teaching comes with understanding and employing the fundamental principles of learning. This book provides the knowledge, strategies, and action steps that teachers, teacher leaders, and mentors need to help all students reach their full potential.

"The content is crucial for classroom teachers who want to help children learn to their maximum potential."—Deborah Alexander-Davis, Educational Consultant

"Teachers will benefit greatly from Jensen's knowledge and understanding of many complex topics."—Beverly Ginther, Staff Development CoordinatorMinnetonka Public Schools, MN

Empower students' learning with core teaching principles and brain-friendly strategies!

New educational ideas, theories, and trends materialize every year, but what core principles actually dictate student success, and which strategies reliably create lasting learning?

In this invaluable resource, noted brain expert Eric Jensen shows educators how they can achieve consistent, positive learning outcomes using powerful brain-compatible teaching methods. Based on exacting criteria, these methods comprise the physical, social, environmental, and neurological factors that influence learning. This reader-friendly model covers both process and content and identifies specific characteristics of successful strategies, providing techniques that are:

True mastery of teaching comes with understanding and employing the fundamental principles of learning. This book provides the knowledge, strategies, and action steps that teachers, teacher leaders, and mentors need to help all students reach their full potential.

"This powerful book makes an incredible contribution to the field of education! It provides numerous opportunities for reader participation in reflections, reactions, and other activities. Most important, it provides ideas and suggestions that will change the lives of children. Every educator should read this book."—Ruth Gharst Waggoner, PrincipalHeatherstone Elementary School, Olathe, KS

"An accumulation of a lot of the knowledge needed to be an effective teacher. Mentors will find the book helpful when working with new teachers."—Linda Munger, Educational ConsultantMunger Education Associates

Empower students with proven strategies for brain-friendly instruction!

In the fourth edition of Super Teaching, brain expert Eric Jensen examines how students learn and how instruction changes a student's brain. This powerful guide offers more than 1,000 brain research–based teaching strategies and ready-to-implement instructional tools for engaging students, boosting learner memory, and meeting the needs of all learners.

In this completely revised edition, readers will find helpful features such as previews at the beginning of each chapter, reflective questions, affirmations, sidebars, bulleted lists, and quotable quotes. The author shows teachers how to improve instructional effectiveness, plan standards-based lessons, and optimize student learning with practical techniques such as:

Use this practical resource to combine best practices with brain-friendly instruction and create a thriving learning environment that advances students' academic achievement.

Learn how to teach like a pro and have fun, too!

The more you know about the brains of your students, the better you can be at your profession. Brain-based teaching gives you the tools to boost cognitive functioning, decrease discipline issues, increase graduation rates, and foster the joy of learning. This innovative, new edition of the bestselling Brain-Based Learning by Eric Jensen and master teacher and trainer Liesl McConchie provides an up-to-date, evidence-based learning approach that reveals how the brain naturally learns best in school. Based on findings from neuroscience, biology, and psychology, you will find: 

This rejuvenated classic with its easy-to-use format remains the guide to transforming your classroom into an academic, social, and emotional success story.

Formerly a Brain Store publicationDo you want to get sparks flying at your training sessions and achieve dramatically better results? Packed with more than 1,000 innovative and practical ideas, this book shows how to motivate your participants and ensure an unforgettable learning experience. You'll learn how to:

Open the pages of this reader-friendly book and discover the secrets to training success!

Formerly a publication of The Brain StoreAlthough compelling evidence supports the value of the musical arts in school, many educators still fight for its inclusion. This timely resource translates the latest brain and music research and provides practical strategies for incorporating the musical arts at all levels. Readers will:

With sections on both theory and classroom applications, you'll find it easy to put science into practice immediately and convince others of its benefits. From a primer on how the body hears music to music's impact on stress level, perceptual-motor skills, memory, and emotional intelligence, you're in for a feast of facts and findings. Included are tips for choosing music and the various benefits of different music types.

Formerly a publication of The Brain Store There are many things you can change in your learning environment to boost student success, from lighting and color choices to noise level, seating, and classroom organization. Packed full of easy-to-use strategies and cutting-edge research, this book walks you through the classroom the way your students experience it--through the senses. You will earn how:

Read about the "total learning environment" and current research on the startling relationship between school facilities and student test scores. There is no such thing as a neutral environment. Optimize your learning environment to optimize student performance!

Formerly a publication of The Brain Store Use these practical tools to turn distracted learners into focused, enthusiastic students!Have you ever watched your students walk into your classroom distracted--some full of energy, others dragging? As an instructor, gaining student attention is your first step towards an effective lesson. If you're running out of creative ideas for getting your students focused and on task, Tools for Engagement is a great resource for you. Learn the specifics about different emotional states and how to adapt the learning process to work effectively with those states. Within this book's color-coded chapters, you'll discover more than 150 practical activities that will arouse curiosity, promote accountability, ease transitions, boost confidence, and enhance understanding and retention. Your confidence as an instructor will soar with these powerful, state-changing tools.