Brain Science for Principals

Linda L. Lyman is a professor in the Department of Educational Administration and Foundations at Illinois State University. Through her teaching and writing, she has explored and advocated leadership approaches that enhance learning, promote growth through dialogue, and advance social justice.

• List of Tables and FiguresPreface – Linda L. LymanAcknowledgmentsIntroduction – Linda L. LymanSection I – LearningChapter 1 – How can learning be enhanced? – Linda L. LymanChapter 2 – How does neuroplasticity change belief in fixed intelligence? – Matthew K. HeidChapter 3 – How does metacognition enhance learning? – Jennifer McCoyChapter 4 – How does being bilingual benefit a learner’s brain? – Patricia M. ValenteChapter 5 – How does multi-tasking affect learning? – Matthew K. HeidSection II – The Fit BrainChapter 6 – How does sleep build brain health? – Stacie M. FranceChapter 7 – How do school breakfast and lunch programs support learning? – Brian M. SwansonChapter 8 – How does exercise enhance learning? – Brian M. SwansonChapter 9 – How does movement in the classroom benefit learning? – Abigail LarrisonChapter 10 – How can memory be enhanced? – Linda L. LymanSection III – The Emotional ConnectionChapter 11 – Why is a positive learning environment so important? – Jennifer McCoyChapter 12 – How do trauma and chronic stress affect the brain? – Stacie M. FranceChapter 13 – How can stress be recognized and reduces? – Jamie L. HartrichChapter 14 – How do the Arts nurture and connect emotions? –Patricia M. ValenteSection IV – The Brain on SchoolChapter 15 – How can mindset make someone smarter? – Matthew K. HeidChapter 16 – How can knowing brain science improve Reading? – Patricia M. ValenteChapter 17 – How can knowing brain science improve Math? – Jamie L. HartrichChapter 18 – How can principals support teacher success with ELLs? – Patricia M. ValenteSection V – Ages and Stages of the BrainChapter 19 – How can principals help elementary learners? – Jamie L. HartrichChapter 20 – How can principals help middle school learners? – Stacie M. FranceChapter 21 – How can principals help high school learners? – Jennifer McCoySection VI – Inside the Brain of a PrincipalChapter 22 – How can principals maintain mindfulness in challenging times? – Christine PaxsonChapter 23 – How can principals support environments that cultivate learning - Christine PaxsonChapter 24 – How can brain science inform cultural processes? – Christine PaxsonConclusion – Linda L. LymanAbout the AuthorsAbout the Editor – Linda L. LymanAbout the Consulting Editor – Abigail LarrisonReferences

Neuroscience has and continues to offer exciting insight into how both children and adults learn and grow. Brain Science for Principals effectively translates the research to practical application which will serve school leaders in their efforts to create a culture and environment supportive of all learners. This is an important and timely read.