Written for teachers, educational leaders, and instructional designers, this guide presents tools for developing teaching that engages the student thinking needed to construct learning. The author presents both the research from neuroscience and cognitive psychology and the tools for instructional design and assessment through examples from a wide array of grade levels and subject matter. PUBL ...

Presents twelve scientifically proven facts about how the human brain works and explains how to apply each on a daily basis, discussing such concepts as attention, memory, and sleep.

A revolutionary analysis of the nature of genius draws on the latest neuroscientific research to propose that a genius is able to tap into the unconscious mind in ways that the normal person cannot, allowing unique creative breakthroughs, and examines the link between creativity and mental illness and ways to enhance personal creative potential. Originally published as The Creating Brain. Reprint ...

Quite possibly the best and most engaging book I've read on the topic. A book you will want to re-read at least once a year!

An extraordinary book that addresses a fascinating topic with beautiful writing. Dispelling myths and offering suggestions, Ian Leslie makes a case for curiosity being the key to a successful and satisfying life. With implications for parents, educators, and anyone interested in living fully, this is a must-read!

Argues that the future requires individuals to learn and think in different ways, and defines the cognitive abilities that an individual must master, including the ability to integrate ideas from different disciplines and an appreciation for differences among humans.

Drawing on cutting-edge research along with practical findings, this landmark exploration of the science of attention reveals what distinguishes experts from amateurs and stars from average performers.

Drawing on cutting-edge research along with practical findings, this landmark exploration of the science of attention reveals what distinguishes experts from amateurs and stars from average performers.

Offers readers self-assessment tools, daily exercises, and life tips to help reinforce their passion and perseverance to reach long-term goals with courage and willpower and without stubbornness or self-aggrandizement.

Ready-to-go reproducible pages that target key grade-level grammar topics—parts of speech, verb tenses, capitalization, punctuation, types of sentences, and more!

Ready-to-go reproducible pages that target key grade-level grammar topics—parts of speech, verb tenses, capitalization, punctuation, types of sentences, and more!

Ready-to-go reproducible pages that target key grade-level grammar topics—parts of speech, verb tenses, capitalization, punctuation, types of sentences, and more!

Ready-to-go reproducible pages that target key grade-level grammar topics—parts of speech, verb tenses, capitalization, punctuation, types of sentences, and more!

Ready-to-go reproducible pages that target key grade-level grammar topics—parts of speech, verb tenses, capitalization, punctuation, types of sentences, and more!

Argues that focused persistence is more important than talent in enabling high achievement, drawing on the author's pioneering research and experience to counsel caregivers, educators, athletes, students, and businesspeople on how to promote optimal performance through perseverance.

Though a few years have passed since its publication, I still consider this to be one of the best books on learning ever produced. The detailed analysis of expert knowledge and its numerous implications for instruction make this must-reading for educators.

"If you’ve ever wanted to sit down with a neuroscientist, have a few drinks, ask a zillion questions, and laugh until you snorted, read this book." —David McRaney, best-selling author of You Are Not So Smart

Presents a collection of articles that explore recent brain research and the ways students learn.