Hardiman, M. M. (2012). The Brain-Targeted Teaching Model for 21st-century schools. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin.

• Chapter 8, “Brain-Target Five: Teaching for the Extension and Application of Knowledge—Creativity and Innovation in Education,” pp. 125–144
  
  This chapter focuses on Brain-Target Five, which emphasizes the need for divergent thinking, problem solving, and real-world tasks. It presents brain research that supports 21st-century skills, which call for innovation, creativity, problem-solving, and divergent thinking. As you read, think about how you can use authentic tasks and new technologies to provide 21st-century learning experiences for your students.
   
• Chapter 9, “Brain-Target Six: Evaluating Learning,” pp. 145–167
  
  This chapter delves into Brain-Target Six: Evaluating Learning. It provides a reminder of the need for ongoing assessment and examples of authentic assessments, which can be developed in lieu of a paper-and-pencil test. As you read, consider how you might rethink your assessment strategies to give your students greater opportunity to demonstrate 21st-century learning.

 Readings (OPTIONAL)

• Gregory, E., Hardiman, M., Yarmolinskaya, J., Rinne, L., & Limb, C. (n.d.). Building creative thinking in the classroom: From research to practice.
  
  This article reviews the literature regarding creativity and the importance of providing opportunities for students to think creatively and to solve real-world problems. Think about how to provide such opportunities for your students.
   
• Hardiman, M. M., Novak, S., Delgado, S., & Stella, J. (2012).  The Brain-Targeted Teaching Model for 21st-century schools reading companion and study guide. Thousand Oaks, CA:  Corwin.
  
  This study guide supplements the course text, providing summaries of the text chapters, discussion questions, reflection prompts, strategies, resources, and a sample unit. Use it as a reference for completing the Assessments in this course and for your continued work with the Brain-Targeted Teaching Model.

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For more information on Brain-Targets Five and Six, explore the following sections of the Brain-Targeted Teaching website.

• Hardiman, M. M. (n.d.). Brain-Targeted Teaching: Sample units: Application. Retrieved September 27, 2012, from http://braintargetedteaching.org/teachingapp.cfm
   
• Hardiman, M. M. (n.d.). Brain-Targeted Teaching: Sample units: Evaluating. Retrieved September 27, 2012, from http://braintargetedteaching.org/evaluating.cfm

The website below is presented by Partnership for 21st Century Skills, a national organization that advocates for 21st-century readiness for every student. Explore the resources on this site to gain new ideas and perspectives about how to incorporate 21st-century skills into your curriculum.

• Partnership for 21st Century Skills. (n.d.). Retrieved November 14, 2012, from http://www.p21.org/