Sykes, Judith A., 1957-

Brain friendly school libraries / Judith Anne Sykes. - Westport, CT : Libraries Unlimited, 2006. - xxi, 109 p. : ill ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [101]-103) and index.

Key concepts and literature -- Ellen Langer, mindful learning -- Bob Sylwester, applying biological research -- Pat Wolfe, brain research and educational practice -- Creating a brain friendly school library plan -- Brain friendly space -- Resource-based learning : collection -- Learning styles : memory -- Inquiry and action research -- Information literacy -- Projects -- Sensory learning : literature and the arts -- Cooperative learning : collaborative planning and learning -- Reflective learning.

Resource Links. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.).

Presents a guide to aligning school library programs and instructional practice with research on the key concepts of brain-compatibility learning.

Professional Follett Library Resources.

1591582466 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2005030843


Brain.
Information literacy--Study and teaching.
Learning--Physiological aspects.
Libraries and education.
School librarian participation in curriculum planning.
School libraries--Aims and objectives.
Teacher-librarians.
Brain.
Curriculum planning.
Information literacy--Study and teaching.
Learning and scholarship--Physiological aspects.
Libraries and education.
School libraries.
Teacher-librarians.

Z675.S3 / S956 2006

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