learning and scholarship

Presents articles and essays espousing opposing viewpoints on the issue of digitized media such as books and newspapers, and whether or not digital media is changing the way people read.

Discusses the relationship between science and politics and examines how our current culture of partisanship on both the right and the left have created a huge gap between scientific understanding of a problem and the antiscience views about it. Stresses the need for the media's obligation to provide accurate information and the importance of educating our leaders in science. Includes the five core principles of freedom, science, and knowledge, the top fourteen science questions facing America, and an index.

Applies brain research to teaching, discussing the roles that time of day, physical environment, colors, stress, emotions, and other factors play in learning--and not learning--and explains several methods of helping students succeed.

Presents a theoretical understanding of learning styles, focusing on at-risk learners and explaining why traditional teaching methods fail to meet their educational needs.

Chronicles A. J. Jacobs' quest to read the entire "Encyclopedia Britannica." His family and friends are dubious but he persists even when it affects his relationships and his work. Jacobs tests his newfound knowledge by trying to join Mensa and win a spot on "Jeopardy." His quest provides insights on the distinction between knowledge and wisdom.

Presents a guide to developing a commitment to learning in children, in simple text with illustrations, providing stories and ideas to try at home and at school for encouraging children to learn.

Argues that movement activities play an integral role in the learning process, and offers practical suggestions on how teachers can integrate various movement activities into the classroom curriculum.

Provides strategies for effective group work in the classroom, discussing how to create interdependence and positive interactions, design challenging and engaging tasks, ensure accountability, foster interpersonal skills, assess learning, and other related topics; and includes examples.

Presents seven strategies teachers can use to help their students increase their capacity to remember information presented in the classroom.

Presents teaching strategies based on the latest brain and educational research. Includes sample lesson forms and reproducible templates and provides a step-by-step process for implementing effective lessons.