David A. Sousa, EdD, an international consultant in educational neuroscience, has written 16 books for educators and parents on ways of using brain research to improve teaching and learning. He has conducted workshops for more than two hundred thousand educators in hundreds of school districts on brain research and science education at the pre-K to Grade 12 and university levels. He has presented at national conventions of educational organizations and to regional and local school districts across the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. Dr. Sousa has a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Bridgewater (Massachusetts) State University, a master of arts degree in teaching science from Harvard University, and a doctorate from Rutgers University. His teaching experience covers all levels. He has taught high school science and has served as a K-12 director of science, a supervisor of instruction, and a district superintendent in New Jersey schools. He has been an adjunct professor of education at Seton Hall University and at Rutgers University. A past president of the National Staff Development Council (now called Learning Forward), Dr. Sousa has edited science books and published numerous articles in leading educational journals on staff development, science education, and brain research. He has received awards from professional associations, school districts, and Bridgewater State University (Distinguished Alumni Award), and several honorary doctorates for his commitment and contributions to research, staff development, and science education. He has been interviewed on the NBC Today show and on National Public Radio about his work with schools using brain research. He makes his home in south Florida.
David A. Sousa, EdD, an international consultant in educational neuroscience, has written 16 books for educators and parents on ways of using brain research to improve teaching and learning. He has conducted workshops for more than two hundred thousand educators in hundreds of school districts on brain research and science education at the pre-K to Grade 12 and university levels. He has presented at national conventions of educational organizations and to regional and local school districts across the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. Dr. Sousa has a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Bridgewater (Massachusetts) State University, a master of arts degree in teaching science from Harvard University, and a doctorate from Rutgers University. His teaching experience covers all levels. He has taught high school science and has served as a K-12 director of science, a supervisor of instruction, and a district superintendent in New Jersey schools. He has been an adjunct professor of education at Seton Hall University and at Rutgers University. A past president of the National Staff Development Council (now called Learning Forward), Dr. Sousa has edited science books and published numerous articles in leading educational journals on staff development, science education, and brain research. He has received awards from professional associations, school districts, and Bridgewater State University (Distinguished Alumni Award), and several honorary doctorates for his commitment and contributions to research, staff development, and science education. He has been interviewed on the NBC Today show and on National Public Radio about his work with schools using brain research. He makes his home in south Florida.
List of Strategies to Consider
About the Author
Preface to the Third Edition
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1 - The Brain and Learning
Chapter 2 - When Learning Difficulties Arise
Chapter 3 - Attention Disorders
Chapter 4 - Speech Difficulties
Chapter 5 - Reading Disabilities
Chapter 6 - Writing Disabilities
Chapter 7 - Mathematical Disabilities
Chapter 8 - Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
Chapter 9 - Autism Spectrum Disorder
Chapter 10 - Putting It All Together
Glossary
References
Resources
Index
DR. David A. Sousa is an international consultant in educational
neuroscience and author of more than twenty books that suggest ways
educators and parents can translate current brain research into
strategies for improving learning. A member of the Cognitive
Neuroscience Society, he has conducted workshops in hundreds of
school districts on brain research, instructional skills, and
science education at the preK–12 and university levels. He has made
presentations to more than two hundred thousand educators at
national conventions of educational organizations and to regional
and local school districts across the United States, Canada,
Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.
Dr. Sousa has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Bridgewater
State University in Massachusetts, a master of arts in teaching
degree in science from Harvard University, and a doctorate from
Rutgers University. His teaching experience covers all levels. He
has taught senior high school science and served as a K–12 director
of science, supervisor of instruction, and district superintendent
in New Jersey schools. He was an adjunct professor of education at
Seton Hall University for ten years and a visiting lecturer at
Rutgers University.
Prior to his career in New Jersey, Dr. Sousa taught at the American
School of Paris (France) and served for five years as a foreign
service officer and science advisor at the US diplomatic missions
in Geneva (Switzerland) and Vienna (Austria).
Dr. Sousa has edited science books and published dozens of articles
in leading journals on professional development, science education,
and educational research. His most popular books for educators
include How the Brain Learns, now in its sixth edition; How the
Special Needs Brain Learns, second edition; How the Gifted Brain
Learns; How the Brain Learns to Read, second edition; How the Brain
Influences Behavior; How the ELL Brain Learns; Differentiation and
the Brain, second edition (with Carol Tomlinson); and How the Brain
Learns Mathematics, second edition, which was selected by the
Independent Book Publishers Association as one of the best
professional development books. The Leadership Brain suggests ways
for educators to lead today’s schools more effectively. Dr. Sousa’s
books have been published in French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic,
Korean, Russian, and several other languages. His book Brainwork:
The Neuroscience Behind How We Lead Others is written for business
and organizational leaders.
Dr. Sousa is past president of the National Staff Development
Council (now called Learning Forward). He has received numerous
awards from professional associations, school districts, and
educational foundations for his commitment to research, staff
development, and science education. He received the Distinguished
Alumni Award and an honorary doctorate from Bridgewater State
University and an honorary doctorate in humane letters from Gratz
College in Philadelphia.
Dr. Sousa has been interviewed on the NBC Today show, by other
television programs, and by National Public Radio about his work
with schools using brain research. He makes his home in south
Florida.
"How the Special Needs Brain Learns makes a distinct contribution
to the field. It provides knowledge of the neurological basis of
learning without inundating the reader with biological terminology.
The various categories of disabilities are defined and described in
terms that teachers can understand. But Dr. Sousa does not leave
the reader there. He arms the reader with strategies to address
various disabilities and a plethora of ways to support their
learning and emotional needs. The teacher-friendliness of this book
makes it stand out in its field."
*Francine Del Vecchio, Ed.D., Associate Professor, Division of
Education*
"Understanding how individuals learn…or why they may fail to
learn…is an integral part of what makes teachers effective with
students who have special learning needs as well as with those who
don’t. Dr. Sousa’s text provides an easy-to-read explanation
of both how the brain functions and how that functioning impacts
the learning process. But it doesn’t stop there. Each chapter
offers practical information, suggestions, or strategies that can
be used to help struggling students learn."
*Dr. Nancy G. Burton, Associate Professor of Education-SPED*
"Understanding brain development is of critical importance to the
field of education. Of all the books I have used, those written by
David Sousa have been the most readable and understandable. The
strategies included in this new edition of How the Special Needs
Brain Learns can be easily carried out in the classroom. I think I
have all that he has written regarding the brain."
*Sharon Carter, Associate Professor*
"How the Special Needs Brain Learns, Third
Edition provides key biological and neurological information
for issues that I think many teachers attribute purely to attitude
and will. By providing the specific neurological processes behind
learning difficulties, Dr. Sousa gives teachers and teacher
candidates a useful resource to understand and respond to
challenges experienced by students with learning difficulties and
special educational needs."
*Gina Garner, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Education, Learning
Disabilities Program Director*
"A major strength of the third edition of How the Special Needs
Brain Learns is that it clearly addresses all major areas of
learning in which students with disabilities experience problems.
The author has done an excellent job in balancing what we know
about the brain and how this can be applied in the classroom. It
bridges the field of neuroscience and education well!"
*Beverly Kling, Ed.D., Professor*
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