Applying Brain Research to the Secondary Classroom

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Published by Sheila Brock, Lake George High School English Department, May 2001

Sources used:

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Jensen, Eric. Brain-Based Learning. DelMar, CA: Turning Point Publishing, 1996.

Jensen, Eric. "Moving with the Brain in Mind". Educational Leadership Nov 2000: 34-37.

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Levine, Mel, M.D. Keeping a Head in School. Cambridge: Educators Publishing Service, 1990.

Scearce, Carol. "Welcome to the Brain Compatible Classroom". Workshop. Lake George High School. 17 May 2000.

Silberman, Mel. Active Learning: 101 Strategies to Teach Any Subject. 1995.

Sprenger, Marilee. Learning and Memory: The Brain in Action. Alexandra,VA: ASCD, 1999.

Westwater, Anne, and Pat Wolfe. "The Brain-Compatible Curriculum". Educational Leadership Nov. 2000: 49-52.

Wolfe, Pat, and Ron Brandt. "What Do We Know from Brain Research?". Educational Leadership. Nov. 1998: 8-13.