Education for the Human Brain

Timothy B. Jones is associate professor of educational law and policy in the department of educational leadership and counseling at Sam Houston State University.

• Acknowledgements ForewordIntroduction: Education for the Human Brain: A Roadmap to Natural Learning in SchoolsPart I - Exploration: Understanding the Brain and Learning Chapter 1 – The Why!Timothy B. Jones Chapter 2. The Brain and High-Stakes Accountability TestingGenie LinnChapter 3. The Brain/Mind Principles of Natural LearningRenate Caine & Geoffrey CaineChapter 4. The Brain and Constructing KnowledgePatrick M. JenlinkPart II - Inspiration: Case Studies of SuccessChapter 5. Montessori Bilingual Education and Brain-Compatible LearningBeverly J. Irby, Rafael Lara-Alecio, Fuhui Tong, & Linda RodriguezChapter 6. Launch of Apollo: Brain-Compatible Algebra Camille MalonePart III – The Roadmap: Planning and Implementing the Work AheadChapter 7. The Brain and the Learning CommunityLaurence KohnChapter 8. Schematic for Implementation: Creating the ‘Cogito’ for Innovative SchoolsRoss B. ShermanChapter 9. The Courage to Lead: The Knowledge to SucceedPeggy B. GillChapter 10. Coda: There You Have It!Timothy B. JonesAuthor/Editor and Contributors Biographies

Cognitive psychology and neuroscience have increasingly found more common ground as they identify brain compatible strategies that enrich learning. Education for the Human Brain is a valuable, cutting-edge resource that will enable educators to explore research, implement new strategies, and ultimately, enhance student learning.