norton books in education 2016

2016

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BOOKS in EDUCATION

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Dear Reader,

W. W. Norton is proud to present Norton Books in Education, essential resources for teachers, superintendents, professional development/In-Service trainers, curriculum supervisors, school psychologists, and anyone invested in the meaningful education of students. These books provide educators with new skills and groundbreaking techniques from some of the most gifted teachers and researchers working today.

The books described in these pages cover a broad spectrum of crucial subjects related to education, including topics in mindful education; social and emotional learning; Mind, Brain, and Education science; brain-based teaching practices; classroom management; student mental health; and more.

Here you will find interdisciplinary explorations into the complex connections between brain and mind, social relationships and attachment, and meaningful learning. Youll find techniques to end bullying, revolutionary approaches to note-taking, and insights into neurodevelopmental disorders in students. Youll find the cutting-edge ideas and tools that can inspire and transform the way we teach students of all ages and developmental stages.

If you have any thoughts or comments about our books, we would be pleased to hear from you.

A. Deborah Malmud Vice President, W. W. Norton & Company, [email protected]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MINDFULNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

STUDENT WELL-BEING and MENTAL HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT and STUDENT BEHAVIOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

SPECIAL EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

SOCIAL NEUROSCIENCE of EDUCATION SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

FORTHCOMING BOOKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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MINDFULNESS 3

THE WAY OF MINDFUL EDUCATIONCultivating Well-Being in Teachers and StudentsDANIEL RECHTSCHAFFEN, Foreword by JON KABAT-ZINN

This book has the potential to transform your life, the lives of your students, and the life of the school itself, as well as education in America. Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, from the Foreword

Daniel Rechtschaffen offers educators the tools to develop classrooms and schools that cultivate attention while promoting kindness toward ourselves and others. . . . [A] low-risk, high-reward approach to helping teachers and students manage the stresses that impact their daily performance . . . worthy of consideration by any school leader who values the emotional needs of students and staff members. Principal magazine, from the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)

With attention spans waning and stress on the rise, many teachers are looking for new ways to help students concentrate, learn, and thrive . This book is a practical guide for cultivating attention, compassion, and well-being not only in students, but also in teachers themselves . Decades of research indicate the impressive benefits of mindfulness in social, emotional, and cognitive development, and as an antidote to emotional dysregulation, stress, attention deficits, and social difficulties . Packed with lesson plans, exercises, and considerations for specific age groups and students with special needs, this cutting-edge manual demonstrates the real world application of mindfulness practices in K-12 classrooms .

ISBN: 978-0-393-70895-0 2014 352 pages Hardcover $24 .95

THE MINDFUL EDUCATION WORKBOOKLessons for Teaching Mindfulness to StudentsDANIEL RECHTSCHAFFEN

This workbook offers a structured curriculum of classroom-ready lessons, practices, and worksheets for actualizing the powerful educational paradigm of student mindfulness . Educators and administrators can use this workbookrich with simple, effective lessons, tips, charts, checklists, and worksheets developed through Daniel Rechtschaffens extensive work with students and teachers in schools worldwideto support the implementation of mindfulness-based lessons at school and cultivate mindful attributes like attention, compassion, and well-being in students .

Contents include: How Does Mindfulness Work? Mindfulness Lessons for Teachers Setting Up a Personal Practice The Art of Introspection Ways to Engage our Audience Nurturing a Mindful Environment A Developmental Mindfulness Model Diversity and Inclusion Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness Mindfulness Lessons for the Classroom: Learning Objectives; Mindful Lesson Layout; The Five Realms of Mindful Literacy; Integration Practices A Day in the Life of a Mindful Class Creating Your Own Mindfulness Lessons Worksheet Recommendations from Mindful Education Leaders

ISBN: 978-0-393-71046-5 February 2016Pre-order Now! 256 pages Hardcover $22 .95

MINDFULNESS FOR TEACHERSSimple Skills for Peace and Productivity in the ClassroomPATRICIA A. JENNINGS, Foreword by DANIEL J. SIEGEL

[Jennings] careful research on how teachers can employ mindfulness in the classroom is vital to the field. This book . . . can help teachers continually find the spirit of joy and engagement that brought them to teaching in the first place. Mindful magazine

Teaching is one of the most rewarding professions, but also one of the most demanding . This book offers simple, ready-to-use, and evidence-proven mindfulness techniques to help educators manage the stresses of the classroom, cultivate an exceptional learning environment, and revitalize both their teaching and their students knowledge acquisition . Drawing on basic and applied research in the fields of neuroscience, psychology, and education, as well as the authors extensive experience as a mindfulness practitioner, teacher, and scientist, it includes exercises in mindfulness, emotional awareness, movement, listening, and

more, all with real-time classroom applications .

ISBN: 978-0-393-70807-3 2015 256 pages Paperback $22 .95

Also available: THE INVISIBLE CLASSROOM: Relationships, Neuroscience & Mindfulness in SchoolKIRKE OLSON, Foreword by LOUIS COZOLINOSee page 10 .

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CHILDREN WHO FAIL AT SCHOOL BUT SUCCEED AT LIFELessons from Lives Well-LivedMARK KATZ

As readers will learn in this book, some children who fail at school but succeed at life are among the most resilient and resourceful . They include kids with ADHD; executive function challenges; learning disabilities and behavioral differences; and those exposed to trauma . Yet they fail at school, often even with gifted teachers . So what was missed?

In his new book, Mark Katz shows us how these children can provide us entirely new remedies for preventing or overcoming exposure to a range of adverse childhood experiences . Teachers will find strategies and skills to help these kids . They will learn to understand resiliency and student success by studying people who succumbed to risk but later triumphed .

ISBN: 978-0-393-71141-7 April 2016Pre-order Now! 384 pages Hardcover $42 .00

THE TEACHERS GUIDE TO STUDENT MENTAL HEALTHWILLIAM DIKEL

[A] unique and necessary tool for general and special education teachers, student support service providers, and school administrators. . . . Guidelines for establishing school and district mental health plans offer a valuable contribution to the field. . . . a must-read! Nancy Lever, PhD, & Sharon Stephan, PhD, Co-Directors, Center for School

Mental Health, University of Maryland School of Medicine

Twenty percent of children and adolescents have a mental health disorder, and in five percent the disorder is severe . From anxiety and depression to ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, behavior disorders, substance use disorders, and psychoses, this practical book is the first comprehensive print resource for teachers on how mental health disorders are diagnosed and treated, how they tend to manifest at school, and how they affect students emotions, behaviors, and ability to learn . Educators will learn how to communicate effectively with their school teams (and

student families) to ensure that school mental health staff (psychologists, social workers, counselors, and nurses) will be able to provide appropriate interventions for students in need .


ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION IN THE CLASSROOMA Teachers Guide to Fostering Self-Regulation in Young StudentsNADJA REILLY

[P]rovides suggestions to build resilience and teach self-regulation in order to help kids to succeed in school and beyond. . . . [T]his is a thoughtful, invaluable bookand should be required reading for anyone working with school-aged children. PsychCentral

Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health problems for young students, and can be particularly hard to detect and support . In this book, the first of its kind for teachers, Nadja Reilly lays out with richly detailed examples the signs to look for so educators can direct their students to help and ensure emotional wellness in the classroom . Grounded in recent psychological research and practical self-regulation tools, Reilly also opens her coverage into nourishing emotional wellness in all students, communicating with parents, and schoolwide mental health advocacy .


8 KEYS TO RECOVERY FROM AN EATING DISORDEREffective Strategies from Therapeutic Practice and Personal ExperienceCAROLYN COSTIN AND GWEN SCHUBERT GRABB Foreword by BABETTE ROTHSCHILD

The authors of this bookone a former patient of the other, now a therapist herselfboth have their own histories battling an eating disorder . Interweaving personal narrative with the perspective of their own therapist-client relationship, their insights bring an unparalleled depth of awareness into just what it takes to successfully overcome this challenge . With great compassion and clinical expertise, Costin and Grabb walk readers through the ins and outs of the recovery process, clarifying the commonly associated emotions such as fear, guilt, and shame, and, most importantly, providing motivation to seek help if you have been discouraged, resistant, or afraid .


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DIFFICULT STUDENTS AND DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR IN THE CLASSROOMTeacher Responses That Work VANCE AUSTIN and DANIEL SCIARRA

This book presents attachment-based strategies for reaching and teaching disruptive, difficult, and emotionally challenged students . It addresses the most common problem behaviors encountered in the classroom, offering not just problem-specific best practices but an attachment-based foundation of sound principles . It empowers educators to act wisely when problem behaviors occur, improve their relationships with students, and teach with greater success and confidence .

Contents: Introduction: A Manifesto for Becoming a Good Teacher 1 . Attachment Theory and Its Application to Good Teaching 2 . Principles of Pedagogy for Teachers of Students with Challenging Behaviors 3 . Teaching Children with Disruptive Disorders 4 . Teaching Children with Anxiety Disorders 5 . Teaching Children with

Depression as Presented in the Classroom 6 . Teaching Children with Eating Disordered Behavior as Presented in the Classroom 7 . Teaching Children Who Bully and Are Bullied 8 . Teaching Children Who Are Victims of Bias in the Classroom 9 . Teaching Children Who Are Survivors of Suicide 10 . Teaching Children with High Functioning Autism (HFA) and Social Skill Deficits 11 . Teaching Children with Impulsivity Chapter 12 . Conclusion

ISBN: 978-0-393-70754-0 August 2016Pre-order Now! 352 pages Hardcover $29 .95

BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDSThe Developmental ApproachDIANE CULLINANE

This book offers a structured, efficacy-proven model to responding when a child with a disability has a behavioral challenge: attune, help, and recover . Educators will learn how to use the Developmental Approach to understand the many variables involved in the behavior of a child with special needs, effectively respond to a challenging behavior in the moment, and create a long-term milestone plan to support developmental and behavioral progress . By implementing the methods and practices presented in this book, educators will help students with autism and other special needs decrease unwanted behaviors and relate with others .

Contents: Introduction Part I: Understanding Behavior from a Developmental Perspective 1 . The Developmental Approach 2 . Developmental Capacities

3 . Individual Differences 4 . Relationships Part II: Responding to Challenging Behavior 5 . The Initial Response: What to Do in the Moment 6 . Step 1: Attune and Organize 7 . Step 2: Help 8 . Step 3: Recover, Review, Repair, Rehearse Part III: Developing a Long-Term Plan 9 . Creating a Plan 10 . Incorporating Play 11 . Charting the Course of Treatment 12 . Achieving Developmental and Behavioral Goals

ISBN: 978-0-393-70925-4 August 2016Pre-order Now! 352 pages Hardcover $37 .95

8 KEYS TO END BULLYINGStrategies for Parents & SchoolsSIGNE WHITSON, Foreword by BABETTE ROTHSCHILD

[A]n excellent set of tools to help young people deal with bullying . . . Whitson goes beyond the expected . . . providing exercises, questions to consider, and practical strategies to help victims, bystanders, and even bullies. . . . A necessary read for parents and teachers. Publishers Weekly

Groundbreaking books have peered into the psychology of bullying and the cultural climate thatseemingly now more than evergives rise to such cruelty and aggression . But few have been able to synthesize what we know into 8 simple, targeted keys that equip educators and parents with practical strategies to tackle the issue head-on . This book answers that call .

Social media bullyingand the recent tragedies stemming from ithas given the widespread problem a new dimension . While no magic cure-all exists, adults

can learn and implement all sorts of quick and easy techniques that can make a huge difference in the lives of kids . In 8 core strategies, this book lays them out, from establishing meaningful connections with kids to creating a positive school climate, addressing cyberbullying, building social-emotional competence, reaching out to bullies, empowering bystanders, and much more .

Contents: Introduction 1 . Know Bullying When You See Bullying 2 . Establish Connections With Kids 3 . Stop Bullying Whenever You See Bullying 4 . Deal Directly With Cyberbullying 5 . Build Social and Emotional Competence 6 . Turn Bystanders Into Buddies 7 . Reach Out to Kids Who Bully 8 . Keep the Conversation Going Resources


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THE ABCS OF HOW WE LEARN26 Scientifically Proven Approaches, How They Work, and When to Use Them DANIEL L. SCHWARTZ, JESSICA M. TSANG, and KRISTEN P. BLAIR

Teachers want to be more effective, but often dont know how . This book offers 26 scientifically-proven learning techniques and patterns of instruction that will yield results . From A is for analogy to Z is for sleep, this book covers the learning mechanic and expected learning outcome . Each chapter introduces a learning mechanic, explains how and why it works; discusses the strengths and benefits of using it; and gives examples for teachers to implement it in their classrooms .

Learning mechanics covered: analogy; belonging; contrasting cases; deliberate practice; elaboration; feedback; generation; hands on; imaginative play; just in time telling; knowledge; learning and sharing; making; norms; observation; participation; question driven; reward; self-explanation; teaching; undoing; visualization; worked

examples; eXcitement; yes I can; sleep .

ISBN: 978-0-393-70926-1 July 2016Pre-order Now! 288 pages Hardcover $24 .95

VISUAL NOTE-TAKING FOR EDUCATORSA TEACHERS GUIDE TO STUDENT CREATIVITYWENDI PILLARS

Wendi Pillars has done a masterful job of showing how and why we teachers and our students can benefit from applying a learning and note-taking strategy many of us dont know much about. And, happily, its a strategy that involves drawing, which our students are happy to do! Larry Ferlazzo, Education Week teacher advice columnist, author of Helping Students Motivate Themselves

Whether in elementary school or high school, neuroscience has shown that visual learning is a very effective way to retain information . The techniques in this book will help you work with your students in novel ways to retain information . Visual note-taking can be used with diverse learners, all ages, and those who have no drawing experience . Teachers are provided with a library of images and concepts to steal, tweak, and use in any way in their classrooms . The book is liberally illustrated with student examples from elementary and high school students alike .


THINKING AT EVERY DESKFour Simple Skills to Transform Your ClassroomDEREK CABRERA and LAURA COLOSI

During a time of budget cuts, fads, and educational contraction, Cabrera and Colosi have forever changed the intellectual trajectory of our students. They have proven that you dont need a miracle when you have a method. John Z. Nittolo, Superintendent, Green Hills School

Designed to transform teaching practice, this book provides the tools to understand thinking patterns and how learning actually happens, empowers kids to explore new ways of building knowledge, and allows teachers, administrators, and curriculum planners to structure learning in the most meaningful way possible .


TRANSFORMING YOUR TEACHINGPractical Classroom Strategies Informed by Cognitive NeuroscienceKIMBERLY CARRAWAY

Finally a user-friendly book to help teachers of all grades! . . . I highly recommend that faculty read this book . . . it will be one of the most meaningful and productive professional development opportunities a school can provide to their faculty. Matthew Treat, Director of the Academic Support Program, Hopkins School

Kimberly Carraway, a leading educator and teacher of teachers, summarizes the most essential principles of how the brain learns and unpacks hundreds of ready-to-use applications of research in the classroom, translating the science into teaching strategies and learning activities that optimize student outcomes . With brain-based

tips for instructional design, knowledge assessment, and the enhancement of learning skills like time management, note-taking, attention, reading comprehension, organization, and memory, this user-friendly book will empower teachers, administrators, and parents to maximize retention and classroom success for their K-12 students .


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MAKING CLASSROOMS BETTER50 Practical Applications of Mind, Brain, and Education ScienceTRACEY TOKUHAMA-ESPINOSA

This is a must-read for every educator who is willing to question and enhance their practice to deliver a better, research-based curriculum with improved methods for the benefit of their students. Elizabeth Helfant, Upper School Coordinator of Pedagogical Innovation at the Mary Institute and St . Louis Country Day School (MICDS), Missouri

Chosen as one of InformEDs must-reads, this book goes beyond neuroscience explanations of learning to demonstrate exactly what works in the classroom and why . The first half provides a practical overview of teaching from a Mind, Brain, and Education perspective, and the second half shares 50 ready-to-use, evidence-based classroom best practices that have a proven positive impact on student success . Well-researched and accessible, this essential resource offers highly

effective methods that teachers, administrators, parents, and curriculum planners can easily use .


MIND, BRAIN, AND EDUCATION SCIENCEA Comprehensive Guide to the New Brain-Based TeachingTRACEY TOKUHAMA-ESPINOSA, Foreword by JUDY WILLIS

[A]n artful exploration of this new field and a well-researched study into its history, rudimentary framework, and possibilities . . . giving readers a very comprehensive background in brain-based educations developmental path . . . While impeccably researched and meaty, this work is written so it can be readily understood by educators from all levels . . . Recommended. CHOICE

This book defines the field of brain-based teaching, elegantly separating well-established information from neuromyths to help teachers split the wheat from the chaff in classroom planning, instruction, and teaching methodology . Readers will also find models for interpreting new data and implementing effective classroom settings .


TEACHING AND THE ADOLESCENT BRAINAn Educators GuideJEB SCHENCK

[A] masterpiece. . . . This must-have resource should be placed into the hands of every teacher who wishes to ensure the academic success of his or her students. Sal Lentini, Stony Brook University, School of Professional Development

Master educator and memory researcher Jeb Schenck uses cognitive neuroscience to rethink traditional teaching methods and offer strategies and skills to get inside the brains of adolescents and teach them most effectively . Drawing from research on multiple intelligences and the huge array of learning styles among adolescent

learners, this indispensable guide will help teachers, administrators, and curriculum planners reach students in a new and positive way .


POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOMPATTY OGRADY

There is a growing consensus in thoughtful schools about the advantages of incorporating positive psychology into teaching and learning. Now we have a guide to implementing this approach at the earliest stages. This book is a must-read for parents and teachers who seek guidance in finding a students strengths rather than focusing on learning deficiencies. Patrick F. Bassett, President, National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

This book presents the basics of positive psychology to educators, administrators, and curriculum planners and provides interactive resources to enrich teachers proficiency when using positive psychology in the classroom . OGrady highlights the importance of teaching the whole child: encouraging social awareness and positive relationships, fostering self-motivation, and emphasizing social and emotional learning . Through the use of positive psychology in the classroom, children can learn

to be more emotionally aware of their own and others feelings, use their strengths to engage academically and socially, pursue meaningful lives, and accomplish their personal goals .


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NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERSA Definitive Guide for EducatorsFRANK E. VARGO, EdD

Most educators will repeatedly encounter children or youth with neurological disorders in their daily practice, though many are not trained in working with these students. They need a compact, comprehensive, and comprehensible guide to neurological syndromes. Frank Vargo provides this guide. Neurodevelopmental Disorders excellently masters the balancing act of providing well-grounded information in an easy-to-read format. Well done! Matthias Grnke, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation, University of Cologne

Neurodevelopmental Disorders is the book the education field has been waiting for! Every professional in the field of special education needs to read it. Teresa Allissa Citro, Chief Executive Officer, Learning Disabilities Worldwide

Neurodevelopmental disorders, newly defined in the DSM-V, represent a range of developmental deficits in learning and communication in young children that educators regularly encounter, and must address, in their classrooms . These conditionsincluding reading and language disabilities, intellectual disabilities, executive function disorders, autism spectrum disorders, motor disorders, and othersfrequently underlie a range of learning deficits and disabilities that manifest as problems in learning and academic achievement .

Outlining the learning disorders from a teachers perspective, this book offers a practical understanding for educators, with a focus on recent research on educationally based neurocognitive development and processes .


EXECUTIVE FUNCTION & CHILD DEVELOPMENTMARCIE YEAGER and DANIEL YEAGER

[A] significant contribution to the field! . . . This book is undoubtedly a valuable and practical guide . . . for parents, teachers, and anyone who works with children. Perhaps, more importantly, it offers hope for children and families who struggle with the challenging difficulties associated with delayed self-regulation. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease

Marcie Yeager and Daniel Yeager provide a framework for teachers, parents, pediatricians, and therapists to help children with developmental and other issues become more independent. The authors explain concepts clearly and provide concrete tips to help kids get through everyday activities. PsychCentral

This invaluable resource is a brain-based approach to helping kids stay focused and achieve . It details effective treatment practices for children with executive function difficulties . Executive functions (EF) involve mental processes such as working memory, response inhibition, shifting focus, cognitive flexibility, self-

monitoring, and goal orientation . Poor EF can result in behavioral and attentional problems in school . Marcie and Daniel Yeagers dynamic interventions provide external support in a planned and systematic manner, allowing children to compensate for difficulties and grow in their ability to intentionally regulate their thoughts, emotions, and behavior .


SENSORY PROCESSING CHALLENGES Effective Clinical Work with Kids & Teens LINDSEY BIEL

[A] must-have resource for psychologists, clinicians, educators, and administrators in need of a comprehensive, clear explanation of the sensory system and current research in the field . . . Lindsey Biel has once again raised the bar with this indispensable resource guide for professionals to foster resiliency, self-advocacy, and success in the children and parents coping with sensory-related needs. Topher Collier, PsyD, ABSNP, Director of School Culture and Student Success; Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist, Avenues New York

Many children and teens suffer from sensory challenges, meaning that they have unusual reactions to certain sensory experiences that most of us find commonplace . Accompanying these sensory issuesthe full-blown version of

which is called sensory processing disorder (SPD)can be a range of behavioral problems like OCD and anxiety, and more severely, autism spectrum disorders .

This book equips readers with all the information they need to know to accurately identify sensory sensitivities in children: how to pay attention to sensory issues and recognize when a child is struggling; how these issues factor into the behavioral problems at hand; and how best to partner with the right professionals to help kids at home and in school .


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EMOTIONS, LEARNING, AND THE BRAINExploring the Educational Implications of Affective NeuroscienceMARY HELEN IMMORDINO-YANG Foreword by Howard Gardner, Afterword by Antonio Damasio

Emotions, Learning, and the Brain is the book we have all being waiting for: relevant, rigorous and, yes, revolutionary. It is the book every teacher and parent, every policy maker and researcher, and every citizen concerned with the future of American education should read. Marcelo M. Surez-Orozco, Wasserman Dean & Distinguished Professor of Education, UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information Studies

This book is like the planning document for the revolution of affective neuroscience, which has transformed our understanding of what makes humans tick: our drives, frailties, loves, andthrough Immordino-Yangs brilliant workhow we learn. Emotion and reason are not separate, as weve figured since antiquity; they are deeply intertwined, as are the mind and body. Here,

Immordino-Yang and her colleagues, including the disciplines godfather, Antonio Damasio, explain it all, with reason and passion. Ron Suskind, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of Life, Animated: A Story of Sidekicks, Heroes, and Autism

In this ground-breaking collection, Mary Helen Immordino-Yangan affective neuroscientist, human development psychologist and former public school teacherpresents a decade of work with the potential to revolutionize educational theory and practice by deeply enriching our understanding of the complex connection between emotion and learning .

Scientific understanding of the influence of emotions on thinking and learning has undergone a major transformation in recent years . In particular, a revolution in neuroscience over the past decade has overturned early notions that emotions interfere with learning, revealing instead that emotion and cognition are supported by heavily interdependent neurological processes . This has important implications for education and pedagogy . It offers insights into how, when, and why students learn meaningfully (or dont), how technology, culture, and social relationships shape learning, and how teachers can understand and utilize emotions more productively in the classroom . Here, these insights are illuminated for those who need them most: classroom teachers, administrators, and curriculum planners .

What are feelings, and how does the brain support them? What role do feelings play in the brains learning process? This book unpacks these crucial questions and many more, including the neurobiological, developmental and evolutionary origins of creativity, facts and myths about mirror neurons, and how the perspective of social and affective neuroscience can inform the design of learning technologies .

Emotions, Learning, and the Brain is the educators foray into the neurobiology of emotion . It is a game-changing book that will transform the way teachers think about learning .

MARY HELEN IMMORDINO-YANG, EdD, is an Associate Professor of Education, Psychology, and Neuroscience at the University of Southern California (USC), where she conducts research at the Brain and Creativity Institute and teaches at the USC Rossier School of Education . She has received numerous national awards for her research, communication of science to the public, and societal impact .

Immordino-Yang is among an elite list of American scholars named by education policy maven Rick Hess of the American Enterprise Institute in his 2014 Edu-Scholar rankings of those whose work has most influenced the national discourse on education .


The Norton Series on the Social Neuroscience of EducationLOUIS J. COZOLINO and MARY HELEN IMMORDINO-YANG, Series Editors

The Norton Series on the Social Neuroscience of Education publishes cutting-edge books that provide interdisciplinary explorations into the complex connections between brain and mind, social relationships and attachment, and meaningful learning. Drawing on evidence from the latest research in education, affective and social neuroscience, complex systems, anthropology, and psychology, these books will help educators and administrators better understand how the relationships among educators, students, and the environments they create within classrooms and schools promote brain development, support psychological health, and enhance emotional intelligence. A seamless integration of up-to-date science with the art of teaching, the books in the series present theory and practical classroom applications based in solid science, human compassion, cultural awareness, and respect for each student and teacher.

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ATTACHMENT-BASED TEACHINGCreating a Tribal ClassroomLOUIS COZOLINO

Louis Cozolinos ability to explain and show the relevance and application of complex neurobiology, psychology, and social anthropology is without equal. Dr. Cozolino is able to inform, inspire, illustrate, and provoke practical and realistic ways to improve education and touch the lives of a new generation. Sam Crowell, EdD, co-author of Emergent Teaching; faculty member for the UNESCO Chair of Education for Sustainable Development with the Earth Charter

Human brains are social, and a students ability to learn is deeply influenced by the quality of his or her attachment to teachers and peers . Secure attachment ensures our overall well-being and optimizes learning by enhancing motivation, regulating anxiety, and triggering neuroplasticity . This book presents a classroom model of secure attachment, exploring how teacher-student rapport is central to creating supportive,

tribal classrooms and school communities . An ideal text for teacher education and training, and even teacher-parent workshops, this book applies laboratory findings from cognitive neuroscience to the practicalities of the classroom .


Cozolino has the brain of a teacher, the heart of a therapist, and the writing talents of a master storyteller. No one has made interpersonal neurobiology more relevant to education. Andrew N. Meltzoff, PhD, co-author, The Scientist in the Crib; Director, Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences

THE SOCIAL NEUROSCIENCE OF EDUCATIONOptimizing Attachment and Learning in the ClassroomLOUIS COZOLINO, Foreword by DANIEL J. SIEGEL

What makes Cozolinos book stand out is its thoroughnessboth in recounting the research and in making the connections to practical applications. . . . [A] guide for teachers and anyone concerned with the state of education. Those wanting to make the most of their teaching opportunities, whatever the context, would do well to read this book and take its lessons to heart. Greater Good

Chosen as one of Greater Goods favorites of the year, this provocative book helps administrators, curriculum planners, and teachers understand how the brain as a social organism learns, with the goal of creating classrooms that nurture healthy attachment patterns and resilient psyches . Louis Cozolino shows readers how an understanding of social neurosciencethe ways in which our brains are hardwired to connect with otherscan inform, impact, and radically change our approach to

education . He also investigates what good teachers do to stimulate minds and brains to learn, especially when they succeed with difficult or unteachable students .

Topics include: How Brains Learn How Relationships Build and Rebuild Brains Connections Between Learning and Stress How Insecure Attachment Creates Unteachable Students How Bullying Impedes Learning Why Teachers Burn Out How Emotional Attunement Stimulates Learning Why Exploration Is So Important Why Stories Are Essential for Learning Teaching Students About the Brain Building Tribal Classrooms


THE INVISIBLE CLASSROOMRelationships, Neuroscience & Mindfulness in SchoolKIRKE OLSON, Foreword by LOUIS COZOLINO

Dr. Olson provides insight, relevance, and useful methods for school administrators, teachers, and parents. This book filters through the extensive research [on brain development and cognition] and synthesizes what has been learned in meaningful ways. Any educator picking up this book will find ready-to-use strategies that can be utilized in the classroom the next day. Brian Balke, Superintendent of Schools, Goffstown, New Boston, and Dunbarton, New Hampshire

There is more to a classroom than just a teacher and a group of students . All classroom interactions have invisible neurobiological, emotional, and social aspectsthe emotional histories of students, the teachers own background and biography . In this book, Kirke Olson takes lessons from brain science, mindfulness, and positive psychology to help teachers understand the full range of their students

school experiences . Using its classroom-ready resources, teachers, administrators, parents, and policy makers can make the invisible visible, turning human investment in their students into the best possible learning outcomes .

Topics include: Uncovering the Invisible Roots of Learning Being Safe and Feeling Safe: The Neurobiology of Classroom Safety Classroom Relationships The Attentional Circuits of the Brain Explicit and Implicit Memory Nurturing Student Strengths Mindfulness Classroom Culture


MINDFULNESS FOR TEACHERS: Simple Skills for Peace and Productivity in the ClassroomPATRICIA A. JENNINGS, Foreword by DANIEL J. SIEGELSee page 3 .

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MINDFUL COLORINGDIANA ELISABETH DUBE With an Introduction by DANIEL J. SIEGELISBN: 978-0-393-71178-3

CLASSROOM YOGA BREAKSBrief Exercises to Create CalmLOUISE GOLDBERGISBN: 978-0-393-71095-3

SCHOOL-BASED EMOTIONAL HEALTH CHECK-UP FOR ADOLESCENTSANN VANDER STOEP and KELLY THOMPSONISBN: 978-0-393-70986-5

SOCIAL NEUROSCIENCE AND EDUCATION SUCCESS FOR KIDS WITH AUTISMSUSAN LARSON KIDDISBN: 978-0-393-71120-2

TRANSGENDER CHILDREN AND YOUTHELIJAH C. NEALYISBN: 978-0-393-71139-4

PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS FOR THE WHOLE CHILDAn Educators GuideCINDY TEREBUSHISBN: 978-0-393-71154-7

CONVERSATIONS FOR CARING KIDSSHAUNA TOMINEYISBN: 978-0-393-71159-2

8 KEYS TO RECOVERY FROM AN EATING DISORDER WORKBOOKCAROLYN COSTIN and GWEN SCHUBERT GRABBISBN: 978-0-393-71128-8

HOLISTIC APPROACHES TO ADOLESCENT MENTAL WELLNESSComplementary and Alternative Solutions to Common ProblemsNADA MILOSAVLJEVICISBN: 978-0-393-71114-1

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