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The Personal Intelligences
Promoting Social and Emotional Learning


September 2000 | 208 pages | Corwin

"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, Graduate School of Education
Harvard University

"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, Emeritus Professor of Education
University of Oregon

"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
Ashland, OR

Teach more effectively using cutting-edge brain research!

Nationally known teacher and author, Launa Ellison, helps teachers understand and use the latest brain research to improve education. 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.

This new insight into personal intelligence and how it underpins all learning provides educators a unique opportunity to create optimal learning environments for students. This comprehensive but practical guide covers:

  • Learning to control emotion and stress
  • How emotions impact learning
  • Personal intelligence across the curriculum
  • Reflection, goals, and portfolios
  • Responding to children's different learning needs
  • Ensuring that all children learn
  • Nurturing independence and self-directed learning

Ellison models reflective practice throughout and speaks to the interest of classroom teachers. A wealth of teaching strategies and activities, an annotated bibliography, useful guides, and a reproducible Week in Review checklist make this a powerful and essential resource for educators.

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.


 
In the Beginning
 
Learning and Stress
 
Emotions Impact Learning
 
Personal Intelligences across the Curriculum
 
Reflection, Goals and Portfolios
 
Responding to Children's Different Learning Needs
 
Our Diversity
 
Nurturing Independence
 
Expectations and Resources
 
End Points

"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
Graduate School of Education, Harvard University

"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
Emeritus Professor of Education, University of Oregon

"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
Ashland, OR

"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
Editor, ASCD's Brain-Based Education/Learning Styles Networker

"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
New Horizons for Learning, Seattle, WA

"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
Center for School Change, University of Minnesota

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

Clifford Morris
Editor, Multiple Intelligences Newsletter

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Paperback
ISBN: 9780761976929
$41.95