Brain-Based Learning: Teaching the Way Students Really Learn, 3rd Revised Edition, May/2020

Learn how to teach like a pro and have fun, too!

The more you know about the brains of your students, the better you can be at your profession. Brain-based teaching gives you the tools to boost cognitive functioning, decrease discipline issues, increase graduation rates, and foster the joy of learning. This innovative, new edition of the bestselling Brain-Based Learning by Eric Jensen and master teacher and trainer Liesl McConchie provides an up-to-date, evidence-based learning approach that reveals how the brain naturally learns best in school. Based on findings from neuroscience, biology, and psychology, you will find: 

1. In-depth, relevant insights about the impact of relationships, the senses, movement, and emotions on learning
2. Savvy strategies for creating a high-quality learning environment, complete with strategies for self-care
3. Teaching tools to motivate struggling students and help them succeed that can be implemented immediately

This rejuvenated classic with its easy-to-use format remains the guide to transforming your classroom into an academic, social, and emotional success story.

About the Authors:

Eric Jensen is a former teacher who grew up in San Diego, California. With a Ph.D. in Human Development, he synthesizes brain research and develops practical applications for educators. He is listed among the top 30 Educators in the world at GlobalGurus.org.

Jensen has authored over 30 books including Different Brains, Different Learners, Teaching with the Brain in Mind, Teaching with Poverty in Mind, Tools for Engagement, Engaging students with Poverty in Mind, Turnaround Tools for the Teenage Brain, and Poor Students Rich Students. Dr. Jensen co-founded an academic enrichment program, held in 14 countries with over 70,000 graduates. Jensen is a msmber of the invitation-only Society for Neuroscience, the President’s Club at Salk Institute of Biological Studies. Dr. Jensen provides conference speaking and trainings that can be found at jensenlearning.com

Liesl McConchie is a former math teacher from San Diego, California. With 20 years of experience training school leaders and teachers across the globe, Liesl has partnered with hundreds of schools and districts in understanding the science behind what really improves achievement for all students.

Liesl spent over three years in Denmark learning and working within the Scandinavian school system, known for decades as one of the best in the world. She helped create a brand-new school, True North Efterskole, founded on the most evidence-based pedagogical principles. Liesl continues to travel to Denmark several times a year to deliver trainings to the staff, consult with the leadership team, and provide individual classroom coaching to teachers.

Today, Liesl speaks at conferences and conducting trainings at schools internationally. building LEGOs, reading books, and making big messes with her three young boys.