12 Brain/Mind Learning Principles in Action: The Fieldbook for Making Connections, Teaching, and the Human Brain [Paperback]

Renate Nummela Caine (Author), Geoffrey Caine (Author), Carol Lynn McClintic (Author), Karl J. Klimek (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 17, 2004 | ISBN-10: 1412909848 | ISBN-13: 978-1412909846 | Edition: 1

This resource will introduce readers to the renowned 12 organizing principles for how the brain learns and explain how to use that knowledge for student learning.

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"Connecting research from the neurosciences, sound constructivist pedagogical practices and the National Teaching Standards, the authors have produced a treasure of brain-based classroom practices to enhance learning. Educators wishing to harmonize their educational practices with research on brain functioning will find this fieldbook indispensable." (Arthur L. Costa, Emeritus Professor of Education )

"In this ‘how-to’ book, the authors offer practical suggestions for merging today’s requirements for teaching to standards with recent findings from brain research. If you are a practitioner or school leader looking for a way to energize staff with a spirit of inquiry and create a genuine quest for continuous improvement, this book is required reading." (Judy Stevens, Former Director of Elementary Schools )

"As educators are invited to think about new possibilities and try new approaches, administrators and other instructional leaders are provided very practical strategies to support and nurture that growth--with new patterns of teaching and learning emerging as the process unfolds." (Linda Hargan, CEO )

"Just as children peer into the mysteries of a kaleidoscope with wonder and amazement, so do we as educators gaze with anticipation and excitement at the panaroma of innovative strategies within the pages of this guide. The brilliant 'colors' of theory, practice, and sensitivity blend to create a beautiful learning mosaic for today's teachers and children." (Dottie Gottshall, Professor, Elementary Education Department )

"All unconnected ideas I ever had about transforming learning and teaching are brought together here in an organic order which represents a viable path for teacher and school change." (Margaret Arnold, Ph.D. )

"The authors provide the research, the processes, and the design for action that will help us create renewed possibilities for education. It is a must read for teachers, administrators, board members, and college/university faculty, as well as anyone who is interested in what the mind and body need for optimal learning." (Elsie Ritzenhein, President and CEO )

"This book gives a comprehensive picture of the principles, the needed transitions of practice, and ways of being for teachers and leaders alike. It is an essential resource for those wanting to engage children and young people in powerful learning for a future that matters." (Margot Foster, Manager )

About the Author

Renate Nummela Caine is a principal of Caine Learning LLC and consultant to districts, schools, teachers, administrators, and communities to implement brain-based learning. She is the senior author, with Geoffrey Caine, of the groundbreaking Making Connections: Teaching and the Human Brain. She has worked with countless educators in the U.S. and around the globe. Recently, Renate and Geoffrey Caine worked with a low-income, underachieving K-5 elementary school in California to help teachers design more innovative teaching strategies using the brain/mind learning principles and district standards.

Caine is professor emeritus of education at California State University in San Bernardino, where she was also executive director of the Center for Research in Integrative Learning and Teaching. She has taught every level from kindergarten to university. She earned her PhD from the University of Florida in educational psychology.

Karl Klimek is the Executive Orchestrator of the Square One Education Network, a nonprofit organization that incorporates brain/mind learning theory and practices in schools, with special focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics projects (www.squareonenetwork.org). He is lead author of Generative Leadership: Shaping New Futures for Today’s Schools (2008, Corwin Press), co-author of 12 Brain-Mind Learning Principles in Action: Developing Executive Functions of the Human Brain (2004 / 2008, Corwin Press) and has taught in Washington, Wyoming, and Michigan at both the public school and university levels. His school administrative experience includes service as a principal and as assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction in a suburban Detroit, Michigan district. Karl is President of 2 Perspectives: Learning Through Leadership (www.2perspectives.us.com) and has worked extensively in career and technology education developing state and federal programs. He is a Senior Associate of the Caine Learning Institute, Idyllwild, CA and is Board Vice President of the Natural Learning Research Institute. Karl received his undergraduate degree in education from Central Washington University and his master’s in educational leadership from Eastern Michigan University. He is recognized for his practical and enthusiastic presentations as a speaker and project development/design facilitator.

Carol Lynn McClintic is an educational leader with diverse experience as a teacher at numerous levels, including preschool, elementary, middle, high, and university. She is a master teacher (over eighteen student teachers, plus BITSA and peer coach), a mentor teacher, and a model teacher. She has led and co-led many workshops for her district, taught numerous education extension classes for teachers at local universities-including co-creating a certificate program for conflict resolution-been a coordinator for university and district grant programs, and consulted with Caine Learning since 1995, participating in workshops throughout the United States.

McClintic has co-authored the book Wouldn’t It Be Wonderful: A Guide to Teaching in the Twenty-first Century and co-written an article with Geoffrey and Renate Nummela Caine. She has received several awards and retired from active teaching in 2002 after thirty-five years.

Geoffrey Caine, a director of Caine Learning LLC, is a learning consultant and process coach. Caine has been published extensively and is co-author of six books, including Making Connections: Teaching and the Human Brain. His work carries him throughout the United States and abroad. He works in the worlds of education, business, and government, where he capitalizes on his prior experiences as a professor of law, an education services manager of a national software company, a state manager of a national publishing company, and national director of the Mind/Brain Network of the American Society for Training and Development.   

He has given keynote addresses or made presentations to the Campaign for Learning in the United Kingdom, the World Conference on Education for All, the Eighth International Conference on Thinking, the Whole Schools Institute sponsored by the Mississippi Arts Commission, and numerous other national and regional organizations and associations. Caine's major interest is in how best to improve the ways in which people learn together. He directs his attention to the arts of deep listening, dwelling in the question, and processing experience for the lessons it has to offer. 

Product Details

• Paperback: 280 pages
• Publisher: Corwin Press; 1 edition (November 17, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1412909848
• ISBN-13: 978-1412909846
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #677,378 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: 12 Brain/Mind Learning Principles in Action: The Fieldbook for Making Connections, Teaching, and the Human Brain (Paperback)

Caine, Caine, and friends have succeeded again, with their new, effectively written book about brain/mind principles. Their earlier book, "Making Connections," is a primer about how the brain learns best. In this new book the authors delineate each of the 12 learning principles in a way that any teacher can use and benefit from. I recommend this book highly as an addition to professional libraries at every educational level.