How the Brain Influences Behavior: Management Strategies for Every Classroom - Softcover

Sousa, David A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412958709 ISBN 13: 9781412958707

Publisher: Corwin, 2008

Synopsis

Use research-based strategies to improve behavior in the K–12 classroom!

This hands-on guide translates brain research into effective intervention strategies for managing student misbehavior. In reader-friendly language, the author discusses brain functions and causes linked to negative behaviors, provides reproducible worksheets and checklists, and answers critical questions such as:

• How do brain development rates explain adolescents' erratic behavior?
• What type of data collection helps to manage misbehavior? 
• Can peer influence curb misbehavior rather than encourage it?
• Why are boys more likely to misbehave than girls and what can teachers do about it? 
• How do school/classroom climates affect student behavior?

About this title

About the Author

David A. Sousa, EdD, is an international consultant in educational neuroscience and author of more than a dozen books that translate brain research into strategies for improving learning. He has presented to more than 200,000 educators across the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. He has taught high school chemistry and served in administrative positions, including superintendent of schools. He was an adjunct professor of education at Seton Hall University and a visiting lecturer at Rutgers University. Dr. Sousa has edited science books and published dozens of articles in leading journals. His books have been published in French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Korean, and several other languages. He is past president of the National Staff Development Council (now Learning Forward) and has received honorary degrees and awards for his commitment to research, professional development, and science education. He has appeared on NBC’s Today Show and National Public Radio to discuss his work with schools using brain research. 

Review

“This winning book presents clearly outlined brain research as it applies to proactively managing classroom discipline issues. A must-have for teachers who prefer to not only teach, but effectively reach every student too!” -- Toby J. Karten, Graduate Instructor, College of New Jersey, Gratz College Published On: 2008-04-07

“This book is a must-read for those interested in managing classroom behavior in a manner that is both effective and research based.” -- Stephen D. Shepperd, Principal Published On: 2008-04-07

“This is a timely topic with workable solutions that enables students to learn in today’s classrooms. A must-read for educators working with diverse populations.”

-- Carolyn Chapman, Educational Consultant, Creative Learning Connection, Inc. Published On: 2008-04-07

Edition details

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1412958709
• ISBN 13: 9781412958707
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 264