Teachers.Net Gazette Vol.5 No.10

October 2008

Cover Story by Eric P. Jensen A Fresh Look at Brain-Based Education More than 20 years since it was first suggested that there could be connections between brain function and educational practice, and in the face of all the evidence that has now accumulated to support this notion, BBE guru Eric Jensen urges educators to take full advantage of the relevant knowledge from a variety of scientific disciplines.
	Harry & Rosemary Wong: Effective Teaching
	Boaz City Schools: Professional Learning Teams
	Columns
»	Change Isn’t Just for PoliticsCheryl Sigmon
»	Are you an Informal Teacher-Leader?Hal Portner
»	Strategies to Meet Standards, Promote Reading and Boost SkillsSue Gruber
»	Helping Children Cope with LossLeah Davies
»	The Future Votes NowTodd R. Nelson
»	The Brain and SleepMarvin Marshall
»	The Busy Educator's Monthly FiveMarjan Glavac
»	Dear Barbara - Advice for SubsBarbara Pressman
»	My Supervisor Hates Me! & Are These Kids Just Crazy?Kioni Carter
	Articles
»	Curriculum Happens
»	Spam! Spam! and More Spam!
»	FHA-Hero Program Creates Leaders
»	October 2008 Writing Prompts
»	A “Disruptive Behavior” Plan
»	More Than A Desk - Changing the Learning Environment
»	A Teaching Guide for Night Journey to Vicksburg
»	Computers in the Classroom
»	Silent Mentoring
»	Cyberbullying Tips for Educators
»	Perfectly Normal
	Features
»	The T-Netters Who Saved My Life
»	Teacher Starts Rock Band to Help Students Learn
»	Printable Worksheets & Teaching Aids
»	School Photographs for October 2008
»	Lessons, Resources and Theme Activities: October 2008
»	Video Bytes: Brain Based Education, Monday Morning, Rockin' the Standards and More
»	Today Is... Daily Commemoration for October 2008
»	Live on Teachers.Net: October 2008
»	The Lighter Side of Teaching
»	Apple Seeds: Inspiring Quotes for Teachers
»	Alternatives to Halloween Party and Costumes
»	Newsdesk: Events & Opportunities for Teachers

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