Author Commentary

As the authors ofThe Power of Student Teams: Achieving Social, Emotional, and Cognitive Learning in Every Classroom Through Academic Teaming (2019), Michael D. Toth and David A. Sousa bring their unique expertise to this new model of teaching and learning. Toth is an expert on instructional methodology, techniques for leading the shift to academic teaming, and the research base behind academic teaming. Dr. Sousa is an expert on educational neuroscience, brain-friendly classroom strategies, and translating brain research into educational practice.

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Why Do We Need Academic Teaming?

Why Do We Need Academic Teaming?

Throughout these last few years, I've visited many schools and spoken with educators around the country. I see educators working very hard every day with a desire to prepare their students to persist through life's challenges and succeed in the new economy. Teachers...

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How Does Brain Research Support Academic Teaming?

How Does Brain Research Support Academic Teaming?

In recent years, an exciting new area of scientific inquiry has emerged called educational neuroscience. This field of study examines ways in which findings from brain research on how humans learn can have a meaningful impact on educational practice. Researchers have...

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