New Horizons for Learning: News from the Neurosciences

Brain-Based Learning and Research

January 1994 - June 2002

compiled by Steve Krasner

( Connecticut State Department of Education, Division of Educational Programs and Services, Bureay of Special Education and Pupil Services)

Please note: This bibliography consists of two sections, each of which is in alphabetical order. The second section consists of web links to articles and resources.

Abbott, J. (1997). To be intelligent. Educational Leadership, 54(6), 6-10.

Alcock, M.W. (1998). Repecharge, reflection, and brain processing: Personality influences in the classroom. NASSP Bulletin, 82(598), 56-62.

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD). (2000). The brain and early childhood. Alexandria, VA: Author. (IE 370.1523 ASC - Inservice Education/Videotapes/Guide).

Baker, J.C., & Martin, F.G. (1998). A neural network guide to teaching. Fastback 431. Bloomington, IN: Phi Delta Kappa Educational Foundation. (ED 418 548 - Microfiche, 53 pages)

Banikowski, A.K., & Mehring, T.A. (1999). Strategies to enhance memory based on brain-research. Focus on Exceptional Children, 32(2), 1-16.

Benesh, B., Arbuckle, M., Robbins, P., & D'Arcangelo, M. (1998). The brain and learning: New knowledge and understanding/Classroom applications/Changing schools to reflect new knowledge/What parents need to know. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. (IE 370.1523 BEN - Inservice Education/Videotapes)

Bigler, E.D., Lajiness-O'Neill, R., & Howes, N.L. (1998). Technology in the assessment of learning disabilities. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 31, 67-82.

Bounds, C., & Harrison, L. (1997). In New South Wales: The brain-flex project. Eductional Leadership, 55(1), 69-70.

Brandt, R.S. (1999). Educators need to know about the human brain. Phi Delta Kappan, 81, 235-238.

Brandt, R. (1997). On using knowledge about our brain: A conversation with Bob Sylwester. Educational Leadership, 54(6), 16-19.

Bransford, J.D., Brown, A.L., Cocking, R.R., Donovan, M.S., Pellegrino, J.W., & National Research Council (Eds.). (1999). How people learn: Brain, mind, experience, and school and How people learn: Bridging research and practice. Washington, DC: National Academy Press. (370.1523 BRA - Books).

Bruer, J.T. (1998). Brain science, brain fiction. Educational Leadership, 56(3), 14-18.

Bruer, J.T. (1999). In search of…brain-based education. Phi Delta Kappan, 80, 648-654, 656-657.

Bruer, J.T. (1999). Neural connections: Some you use, some you lose. Phi Delta Kappan, 81, 264-277.

Caine, G., & Caine, R.N. (1999). Bringing the brain into assessment. High School Magazine, 6(5), 8-12.

Caine, R.N. (2000). Building the bridge from research to classroom. Educational Leadership, 58(3), 59-65.

Caine, R.N., & Caine, H. (1998). Building a bridge between the neurosciences and education: Cautions and possibilities. NASSP Bulletin, 82(598), 1-8.

Caine, R.N., & Caine, G. (1997). Education on the edge of possibility. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. (370.973 CAI - Book)

Caine, R.M., & Caine, G. (1995). Reinventing schools through brain-based learning. Educational Leadership, 52(7), 43-47.

Caine, R.N., & Caine, G. (1990). Understanding a brain-based approach to learning and teaching. Educational Leadership, 48(2), 66-70.

Caine, R.N., & Caine, G. (1997). Unleashing the power of perceptual change: The potential of brain-based teaching. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. (370.1523 CAI - Book)

Cardellicho, T.L., & Field, W. (1997). Seven strategies that encourage neural branching. Educational Leadership, 54(6), 33-36

Caulfield, J., Kidd, S., & Kocher, T. (2000). Brain-based instruction in action. Educational Leadership, 58(3), 62-65.

D'Arcangelo, M. (2000). How does the brain develop? A conversation with Steven Peterson. Educational Leadership, 58(3), 68-71.

D'Arcangelo, M. (2000). The scientist in the crib: A conversation with Andrew Meltzoff. Educational Leadership, 58(3), 8-13.

Education Commission of the States. (1996). Bridging the gap between neuroscience and education. Denver, CO: Author. (VF - Brain)

Eliot, L. (1999). What's going on in there? How the brain and mind develop in the first five years of life. New York, NY: Bantam Books. (370.1523 ELI)

Ellis, A.K., & Fouts, J. (1997). Research on educational innovations. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education. (371.39 ELL - Book)

Fischer, K.W., & Rose, S.P. (1998). Growth cycles of brain and mind. Educational Leadership, 56(3), 56-60.

Fogarty, R. (1997). Brain compatible classrooms. Arlington Heights, IL: Skylight Training and Publishing. (370.1523 FOG - Book)

Gabriel, A.E. (1999). Brain-based learning: The scent of the trail. Clearing House, 72, 288-290.

Gauger, L.M., Lombardino, L.J., & Leonard, C.M. (1997). Brain morphology in children with specific language impairment. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 40, 1272-1284.

Given, B.K. (1998). Food for thought. Educational Leadership, 56(3), 68-71.

Greenleaf, R.K. (1999). It's never too late! What neuroscience has to offer high schools? NASSP Bulletin, 83(608), 81-89.

Greenleaf, R.K. (2002). The adolescent brain: Still ready to learn. Principal Leadership, 2(8), 24-28.

Guild, P.B. (1997). Where do the learning theories overlap? Educational Leadership, 55(1), 30-31.

Guild, P.B., & Chock-Eng, S. (1998). Multiple intelligence, learning styles, brain-based education: Where do the messages overlap? Schools in the Middle, 7(4), 38-40.

Halford, J.M. (1998). Brain-based policies for young children. Educational Leadership, 56(3), 85.

Hannaford, C. (1995). Smart moves: Why learning is not all in the head. Atlanta, GA: Great ocean Publishers. (612.8 HAN - Book)

Holloway, J.H. (2000). How does the brain learn science. Educational Leadership, 58(3), 85-86.

Jensen, E. (1996). Brain-based learning. Del Mar, CA: Turning Point Publishing. (370.1523 JEN - Book)

Jensen, E. (2000). Brain-based learning: A reality check. Educational Leadership, 57(7), 76-80.

Jensen, E. (1997). The brain-compatible approach to learning. Arlington Heights, IL: Skylight Training and Publishing. (370.1523 JEN - Book)

Jensen, E. (1997). Completing the puzzle: The brain compatible approach to learning. Arlington Heights, IL: Skylight Training and Publishing. (370.1523 JEN - Book)

Jensen, E. (1998). How Julie's brain learns. Educational Leadership, 56(3), 41-45.

Jensen, E. (1995). The learning brain. San Diego, CA: Turning Point Publishing. (370.1523 JEN - Book)

Jensen, E. (2000). Moving with the brain in mind. Educational Leadership, 58(3), 34-37.

Jensen, E. (1998). Teaching with the brain in mind. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. (370.1523 JEN - Book)

Jones, R. (1995). Smart brains. American School Board Journal, 182(11), 22-26.

Kovalik, S. (1994). Brain compatible learning: Videotape program 1: A model for a brain compatible classroom/Videotape program 2: The ITI model at work. Salt Lake City, UT: Video Journal of Education. (IE 370.1523 KOV - Inservice Education/Videotapes)

Kovalik, S., & Olsen, K. (1998). How emotions run us, our students, and our classrooms. NASSP Bulletin, 82(598), 29-37.

Kovalik, S., & Olsen, K. (1998). The physiology of learning - just what does go on there? Schools in the Middle, 7(4), 32-37.

Languis, M.L. (1998). Using knowledge of the brain in educational practice. NASSP Bulletin, 82(598), 38-47.

Lawton, M. (1999). The "brain-based" ballyhoo. Harvard Education Letter, 15(4), 5-7.

Lewis, A.C. (1997). Learning our lessons about early learning. Phi Delta Kappan, 78, 591-592.

Lindsey, G. (1998-1999). Brain research and implications for early childhood education. Research reviews. Childhood Education, 75, 97-100.

Lowery, L. (1998). How new science curriculums reflect brain research. Educational Leadership, 56(3), 26-30.

Lyon, G.R., & Rumsey, J.M. (Eds.). (1996). Neuroimaging: A window to the neurological foundations of learning and behavior in children. Baltimore, MD: Paul H Brookes (618.92804754 LYO - Book)

Medeiros, R.J. (1996). High-tech brain stretchers: Your guide to software programs that develop problem-solving skills. Electronic Learning, 15(5), 46-48.

Myrah, G.E., & Erlauer, L. (1999). The benefits of brain research: One district's story. High School Magazine, 7(1), 34-40.

Newberger, J.L. (1997). New brain development research - a wonderful window of opportunity to build public support for early childhood education! Young Children, 52(4), 4-9.

Nunley, K.F. (2002). Active research leads to active classrooms. Principal Leadership, 2(7), 53-56.

O'Donnell, N.S. (1999). Using early childhood brain development research. Child Care Information Exchange, 126, 58-62.

Perry, B. (2000). How the brain learns best. Instructor, 110(4), 34-35.

Phipps, P.A. (1999). Is your program brain compatible? Child Care Information Exchange, 126, 53-57.

Pinkerton, K.D. (1994). Using brain-based learning techniques in high school. Teaching and Change, 2 44-60.

Puckett, M.B., Marshall, C.S., & Davis, R. (1999). Examining the emergence of brain development research: The promise and the perils. Childhood Education, 76, 8-12.

Raebeck, B. (1999). Structuring middle schools for brain-compatible learning. Principal, 79(2), 48-49.

Reis, S.M., Kaplan, S.N., & Tomlinson, C.A. (1998). Equal does not mean identical. Educational Leadership, 56(30, 74-77.

Rourke, B.P., & Conway, J.A. (1997). Disabilities of arithmetic and mathematical reasoning: Perspectives from neurology and neuropsychology. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 30, 34-46.

Scheibel, A.B. (1997). Thinking about thinking. American School Board Journal, 184(2), 20-23.

Shore, R. (1997). Rethinking the brain: New insights into early development. New York, NY: Families and Work Institute. (370.1523 SHO - Book)

Slavkin, M. (2002). Brain science in the classroom. Principal Leadership, 2(8), 21-23.

Sousa, D.A. (1998). Brain research can help principals reform secondary schools. NASSP Bulletin, 82(598), 21-28.

Sousa, D.B. (1995). How the brain learns. Arlington Heights, IL: Skylight Training and Publishing, Inc. (3701.1523 SOU-Book)

Sprenger, M. (1999). Learning & memory: The brain in action. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development. (370.1523 SPR0 - Book)

Stephens, K. (1999). Primed for learning: The young child's mind. Child Care Information Exchange, 126, 44-48.

Stephen, S., K., Schiller, P., Phipps, P., & O'Donnell, N.S. (1999). Applying brain research. Beginnings workshop. Child Care Information Exchange, 126, 43.

Sylwester, R. (1997). A brainstorm is brewing. Learning, 26(1), 58-60.

Sylwester, R. (1998). Art for the brain's sake. Educational Leadership, 56(3), 36-40.

Sylwester, R. (1994). How emotions affect learning. Educational Leadership, 52(2), 60-65.

Sylwester, R. (1997). The neurobiology of self-esteem and aggression. Educational Leadership, 54(2), 75-79.

Sylwester, R. (1985). Research on memory: Major discoveries, major educational challenges. Educational Leadership, 42(7), 69-75.

Sylwester, R. (1997). Windows to the mind, volume 1: Robert Sylwester on social interaction and brain development. Tucson, AZ: Zephyr Press. (IE 370.1523 SYL 1 - Inservice Education/Videotape)

Sylwester, R. (1997). Windows to the mind, volume 2: Robert Sylwester on electronic media and the brain. Tucson, AZ: Zephyr Press. (IE 370.1523 SYL 1 - Inservice Education/Videotape)

Tomlinson, C.A., & Kalbfleisch, M.L. (1998). Teach me, teach my brain: A call for differentiated classrooms. Educational Leadership, 56(3), 52-55.

Valiant, R. (1998). Growing brain connections: A modest proposal. School in the Middle, 7(40, 24-26.

Vattano, F.J., Bennett, T.L., & Butler, M. (1997). Teaching modules: The brain. South Burlington, VT: Annenberg/CPB Multimedia Collection. (IE 370.1523 VAT - Inservice Education/Videotapes)

Wagmeister, J., & Schifrin, B. (2000). Thinking differently, learning differently. Educational Leadership, 58(3), 45-48.

Walsh, P. (2000). A hands-on approach to understanding the brain. Educational Leadership, 58(3), 76-78.

Weber, E. (1998). Marks of brain-based assessment: A practical checklist. NASSP Bulletin, 82(598), 63-72.

Weinberger, N.W. (1998). The music in our minds. Educational Leadership, 56(3), 36-40.

Westwater, A., & Wolfe, P. (2000). The brain-compatible curriculum. Educational Leadership 58(3), 49-52.

Wolfe, P. (1996). Mind, memory, and learning: Translating brain research into classroom practice.: A staff developer's guide to the brain. Napa, CA: Author. (IE 370.1523 WOL - Inservice Education/Audiotapes/Manual)

Wolfe, P. (1998). Revisiting effective teaching. Educational Leadership, 56(3), 61-64.

Wolfe, P., & Brandt, R.S. (1998). What do we know from brain research? Educational Leadership, 56(3), 8-13.

World Wide Web Resources on Brain-Based Learning and Research

Abbott, J., & Ryan, T. (1999). Learning to go with the grain of the brain. Education Canada, Spring 1999. http://www.21learn.org/publ/edcanada.html. Retrieved 06/04/02 from source. 21st Century Learning Initiative, 1329 B South Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801, 1-540-438-5653, e-mail: info@21learn.org.

AcheyCutts, P. (2000, May 8). Connecting technology with brain research. EdTech Online. http://edservices.aea7.k12.ia.us/edtech/classroom/brain/. Retrieved 06/11/02 from source. Patty AcheyCutts, Educational Services, Area Education agency 7, 3712 Cedar heights Dr., Cedar Falls, IA 50613, 1-319-273-8200, e-mail: pcutts@aea7.k12.ia.us.

Bailey, K. (1999, August 22). Brain research Internet resources. http://tiger.coe.missouri.edu/~map/edulinks/brain.html. Retrieved 06/11/02 from source. Ken Bailey, Missouri Assessment Program (MAP, College of Education, University of Missouri-Columbia, 205 Condon Hall, Columbia, MO 65211, 1-800-413-2816, e-mail: ken@tiger.coe.missouri.edu.

Berglund Center for Internet Studies. (2002, January 23). The brain and learning. http://education.ed.pacificu.edu/aacu/workshop/brainbased.html. Retrieved 06/05/02 from source. Steve Boone, Director, Berglund Center for Internet Studies, Pacific University, 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116, 1-503-352-2294, e-mail: sboone@pacificu.edu.

Bransford, J.D., Brown, A.L., & Cocking, R.R. (Eds.). (1999). How people learn: Brain, mind, experience, and school. Washington, DC: National Academy Press. http://books.nap.edu/html/howpeople1/. Retrieved 06/07/02 from source. National Academy Press 2101 Constitution Ave. NW, Lockbox 285, Washington, DC 20055, 1-888-624-8373, e-mail: feedback@nap.edu. Rod Cocking, National Academy of Sciences, 2001 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20007, 1-202-334-2000, e-mail: RCocking@nas.edu.

Bucko, R. (1998). Toward a brain compatible elementary school. Classroom Leadership Online, 2(3), November 1998. http://www.ascd.org/readingroom/classlead/9811/1nov98.html. Retrieved 06/10/02 from source. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1703 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311, 1-703-575-5689, e-mail: member@ascd.org.

Caine, R.N., & Caine, G. (1998). How to think about the brain. School Administrator Web Edition, January 1998. http://www.aasa.org/publications/sa/1998_01/caine.htm. Retrieved 06/10/02 from source. American Association of School Administrators, 1801 North Moore St., Arlington, VA 22209-1813, 1-703-528-0700.

Caine learning: Home of brain/mind learning. http://www.cainelearning.com/index.html. Retrieved 06/05/02 from source. Renate N. Caine and Geoffrey Caine, Caine Learning, P.O. Box 1847, Idyllwild, CA 92549, 1-909-659-0132, e-mail: gr@pe.net or info@cainelearning.com.

California Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (CASCD). (1997). Spotlight on curriculum and instruction: An interview with Eric Jensen. CASCD Newsletter, 10(3), March 1997. http://www.cascd.org/spotjensen.shtml. Retrieved 06/10/02 from source. CASCD, e-mail: info@cascd.org.

Chan, T.C., & Petrie, G.F. (1998). The brain learns better in a well-designed school environment. Classroom Leadership Online, 2(3), November 1998. . http://www.ascd.org/readingroom/classlead/9811/2nov98.html. Retrieved 06/10/02 from source. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1703 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311, 1-703-575-5689, e-mail: member@ascd.org.

Chudler, E. (2002, June 3). Neuroscience for kids. http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html. Retrieved 06/05/02 from source. Dr. Eric H. Chudler, Research Associate Professor, Anesthesiology, University of Washington, RR-446 Health Sciences, Box 356540, Seattle, WA 98195, e-mail: chudler@u.washington.edu.

Cohen, P. (1995). Understanding the brain: Educators seek to apply brain based research. Education Update, 35, September 1995. http://www.ascd.org/readingroom/edupdate/1995/1sep.html. Retrieved 06/06/02 from source. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1703 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311, 1-703-575-5689, e-mail: update@ascd.org.

Conant, B. (2002). Early childhood educator's and family web corner: Brain research. http://users.stargate.net/~cokids/teacher10.html. Retrieved 06/11/02 from source. Stargate.net, Inc., 40 24th St., Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, 1-412-316-7827. Beth Conant, EITA Consultant, Western Instructional Support Center, 5347 William Flynn Highway, Gibsonia, PA 15044.

D'Arcangelo, M. (1998). The brains behind the brain. Educational Leadership, 56(3), 20-25. http://www.ascd.org/readingroom/edlead/9811/darcangelo.html. Retrieved 06/06/02 from source. Marcia D'Arcangelo, ASCD Program Manager/Producer, 1703 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311, 1-703-575-5689, e-mail: mdarcangelo@ascd.org.

Dana Foundation. (1998-2002). The brainweb and brain information. http://www.dana.org/brainweb/fulllist.cfm. Retrieved 06/10/02 from source. Dana Foundation and Alliance for Brain Research, 745 Fifth Ave., Suite 900, New York, NY 10151, 1-212-223-4040, e-mail: danainfor@dana.org.

Diamond, M. (1997-2001). My search for love and wisdom in the brain. (2000). http://www.newhorizons.org/neuro/diamond_wisdom.htm Response of the brain to enrichment. (2001). http://www.newhorizons.org/neuro/diamond_brain_response.htm Significance of enrichment. (1997).http://www.newhorizons.org/neuro/diamond_enrich.htm Successful aging of the healthy brain. (2001).http://www.newhorizons.org/neuro/diamond_aging.htm. Retrieved 06/10/02 from source. New Horizons for Learning, , e-mail: info@newhorizons.org. Marian Diamond, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Integrative Biology, 3060 Valley Life Sciences Building, 5120 VLSB, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, 1-510-642-4547, e-mail: diamond@socrates.berkeley.edu.

Dover, K.H. (2002). Adult/continuing education: The brain and intelligence. http://adulted.about.com/cs/thebrainandinte/. Retrieved 06/06/02 from source. About Headquarters, 1440 Broadway, New York, NY 10018, 1-212-204-4000, e-mail: reachus@about-inc.com.

Fargan, S.J. (1998). Brain based learning. http://www.loloville.com/brain_based_learning.htm. Retrieved 06/07/02 from source.

Gabriel, J. (2001). Will the real brain-based learning please stand up? BrainConnection.com, August 2001. http://www.brainconnection.com/content/159_1. Retrieved 06/04/02 from source. BrainConnection.com, c/o Scientific Learning Corp., 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 500, Oakland, CA 94612-2040, 1-888-665-9707, e-mail: Editor@BrainConnection.com.

Harris, R. (2001, August 6). The hero's journey and "brain-based" teaching. http://www.napanet.net/~aripub/HJ&Brain.htm. Retrieved 06/06/02 from source. Reg Harris, Ariane Publication, 1325 Imola Ave., West, Napa, CA 94559, 1-707-252-7898, e-mail: aripub@nananet.net.

Horn, P. (2001, February 28). Brain research thoughts and sites. http://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/cl/brainconn.html. Retrieved 06/10/02 from source. Dr. Patricia Horn, Coordinator for Instructional Computer and the Internet, St. Johns County District Schools, 40 Orange St., St. Augustine, FL 32084, 1-904-826-4961, e-mail: hornp@mail.stjohns.k12.fl.us.

International Brain Research Association. (2002). Welcome to the website of the International Brain Research Association - IBRO. http://www.ibro.org. Retrieved 06/11/02 from source. IBRO, 51 Bd de Montmorency 75016 Paris, France 479292, e-mail: admin@ibro.org.

International Molecular Electronics Corporation. (2002, February 260. Brain research™ web page. http://www.brainresearch.com. Retrieved 06/06/02 from source.

Jacobson, L. (2000, March 22). Demand grows to link neuroscience with education. http://www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=28brain.h19. Study suggests that brain growth continues into adolescence. http://www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=28brains1.h19&keywords=brain. Retrieved 06/10/02 from source. Linda Jacobson, Assistant Editor, e-mail: ljacobs@epe.com.

Jensen, E. (2002). Brain-based learning: Truth or deception? http://www.jlcbrain.com/truth.html. Brain research applied learning. http://jlcbrain.com/main.html. Retrieved 06/04/02 from source. Jensen Learning Corporation, 4202 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Suite F, San Diego, CA 02121, 1-858-642-0400, 3-mail: eric@jlcbrain.com.

     Enriched environments and the brain. Teaching with the brain in mind (pp. 29-40). http://www.ascd.org/readingroom/books/jensen98book.html. Retrieved 06/06/02 from source. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1703 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311, 1-703-575-5689, e-mail: member@ascd.org. Eric Jensen, e-mail: jlcbrain@connectnet.com.

Johnson, J., & Becker, J.A. (1995-1999). The whole brain atlas. http://www.med.harvard.edu/AANLIB/home.html. Retrieved 06/10/02 from source. Keith A. Johnson, M.D., Departments of Radiology and Neurology at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis St., Boston, MA 02115, 1-617-732-5771, e-mail: kajohnson@partners.org.

KCET. (2001). The brain@work resources: Introduction. http://www.kcet.org/education/brainatwork/proceedings_intro.htm. Retrieved 06/06/02 from source. KCET, 4401 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027, 1-323-666-6500, e-mail: jbordallo@kcet.org.

Klosowski, L. (1997). Chapter 2: To what extent is the SCIS 3 science curriculum compatible with brain based learning. Action research in elementary school science collaboration, a Project of the Elementary Sciences Support Center at Purdue University Calumet and the School City of Hammond, IN. http://essc.calumet.purdue.edu/Activity%20Science%20Research/chapter%20two. Retrieved 06/10/02 from source. Matthew Benus, Editor, Elementary School Support Center, 2200 169th St., Hammond, IN 46323, 1-219-989-2060, e-mail benus@calumet.purdue.edu. Lyn Klosowski, Harding School, School City of Hammond, 3211 1656th St., Hammond, IN 46323, 1-219-989-7371.

Knight, B. (2000). Inside the brain-based learning classroom. BSMP Quarterly, 4(3), Summer 2000. http://www.smp.gseis.ucla.edu/smp/publications/quarterly/quarterlyframes.html. Retrieved 06/04/02 from source. Barbara Knight, UCLA School Management Program, Graduate School of Education, 1201 Hershey Hall, Los Angeles, CA 90095-7168, 1-310-825-2488, e-mail: bknight@smp.gseis.ucla.edu.

Kovalik, S. (n.d.). Nine brain-compatible elements identified by Susan Kovalik. http://www.hope.edu/academic/education/wessman/Secondary_Block_Revised/brainkeys/braincompatible.htm. Retrieved 06/10/02 from source. Dr. Jane McGeehan, CEO, Susan Kovalik and Associates, 17031 S.E. 272nd St., Suite 17, Kent, WA 98042, 1-253-631-4400, e-mail: jmska@oz.net

Lackney, J.A. (1998, June 8). Brain-based principles for educational design. http://schoolstudio.engr.wisc.edu/brainbased.html. Retrieved 06/05/02 from source. Jeffrey A. Lackney, Ph.D., AIA, School Design Research Studio and Assistant Professor, Department of Engineering Professional Development, College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 432 North Lake St., Madison, WI 53706, 1-608-262-0638, e-mail: lackney@epd.engr.wisc.edu.

Lamb, A., & Johnson, L. (2001). Brain-based (compatible) learning. http://www.eduscapes.com/tap/topic70.htm. Retrieved 06/04/02 from source. Annette Lamb, Ph.D., President, lamb Learning Group, 238 Rainbow Dr., #13839, Livingston, TX 77399-2038, 1-620-343-3991, e-mail: alamb@eduscapes.com.

The Learning Brain: A monthly newsletter on the leading-edge of mind/brain research. http://www.learningbrain.com/. Retrieved 06/04/02 from source. The Brain Store, 4202 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Suite B, San Diego, CA 02121, 1-800-325-4769.

Luckney, J. (1998). 12 design principals in brain-based learning research. http://www.designshare.com/Research/BrainBasedLearn98.htm. Retrieved 06/04/02 from source. Design Share, Inc., 4937 Morgan Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55409-2251, 1-612-925-6897, e-mail: fielding@designshare.com.

Madigan, K. (2001). Buyer beware: Too early to use brain-based strategies. CBE Education online Edition, 45, April 2001. http://www.c-b-e.org/be/iss0104/a2madigan.htm. Retrieved 06/04/02 from source. Council for Basic Education, 1319 F St., NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20014-1152, 1-202-347-4171, e-mail: info@c-b-e.org. Kathleen Madigan, Executive Director, National Council on Teacher Quality, 1225 19th St. NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, 1-202-261-2622, e-mail: KMadigan@nctq.org.

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