The Personal Intelligences: Promoting Social and Emotional Learning [Paperback]

Launa Ellison (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0761976922 | ISBN-13: 978-0761976929 | Publication Date: September 18, 2000 | Edition: 1

Ellison blends two of the Multiple Intelligences-intrapersonal and interpersonal-with the most current research on the brain and learning to create a new foundation for K-8 classrooms.

Editorial Reviews

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"Launa Ellison is a pioneering teacher who has studied the scientific literature in psychology and neurology and sought to relate these findings to educational settings. In this new book, she shows how attention to the emotional and personal dimensions of students can help schools achieve their curricular and assessment goals."

(Howard Gardner )

"A marvelously well-written account . . . A solid combination of research and useful practices focused on the important area of developing personal/social identity." 

(Robert Sylwester )

"This is the finest book I have ever read on education and its transformations. Master teacher Launa Ellison brings current brain research to bear on her own profound, state-of-the-art teaching methods. Rarely has theory and practice been so brilliantly brought together. Every teacher, every parent, every citizen concerned about our children and their development should read this book."

(Jean Houston )

"This book is chock full of good ideas for teachers by a master teacher! Ellison's knowledge of emotions and their importance is phenomenal. Especially good are the classroom scenes where she describes activities and students' reactions. The descriptions make the book sparkle and come alive."

(Wane Jennings )

"Filled with important new information from research in the neurosciences, human development, and learning. All teachers will be inspired and will learn much from this beautiful new contribution." 

(Dee Dickerson )

"Launa Ellison combines high expectations for all students with creativity, commitment, and compassion. Teachers who share those qualities will find this to be a marvelous resource."

(Joe Nathan )

"A must-read professional development book for all educators, in particular, classroom teachers." 

(Clifford Morris )

About the Author

Launa Ellison teaches fifth and sixth grades in the Minneapolis Public Schools. She has published over twenty professional journal articles and, since 1984, has published The Consortium for Whole Brain Learning, an international newsletter dedicated to improving educational practices through understanding brain research.

 

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Corwin Press; 1 edition (September 18, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761976922
• ISBN-13: 978-0761976929
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #681,502 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for teachers and parents, December 8, 2008

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This review is from: The Personal Intelligences: Promoting Social and Emotional Learning (Paperback)

This book is a wonderful book that explains in detail why teachers need to change and to be more effective in the classroom by focussing on each individual child instead of the mass approach that is so common in todays busy world. Full of wonderful quotes and research this book is a good read for any teacher who wants to make a real difference!