TEACHING AND LEARNING WITH THE BRAIN

Most Effective Tips For Using Brain Based Teaching & Learning

Brain-Based Education Brain Based Education is best understood in three words.

1-Engagement

2-Strategies

3- Principles

In Order to Effectively Teach we Need to Know How the Brain Works

Right Brain vs. Left Brain

Definition Right Brain vs. Left BrainThis theory of the structure and functions of the mind suggests that the two different sides of the brain control two different “modes” of thinking. It also suggests that each of us prefers one mode over the other.

Strategies to Engage and Inspire Kids to Work Harder

Apply games that trigger1- Memory 6- Spatial Reasoning

2- Attention 7- Problem Solving

3- Focus 8- Fluid Intelligence

4- Speed 9- Stress

5- Language 10- Reaction Time

Evidence that Teaching Evidence that Teaching Changes the BrainChanges the Brain

Pre (left) and Post (right, 12 wks. later)

Aylward, et al. (2003).  Instructional treatment associated with changes

in brain activation in children with dyslexia.  Neurology 61, 212-219. 

 

Gray Matter Changes in the Developing Brain

Sowell ER, Thompson PM, Leonard CM, Welcome SE, Kan E, Toga AW(2004) Longitudinal mapping of cortical thickness and brain growth in normal children. J

Neurosci. Sep 22;24(38):8223-31.

Nutrition Can Support Better Cognition and Behavior

Source: Braverman, E. (2005)

• Lean proteins• Vitamin/Mineral supplements• Complex carbohydrates• Nibbling diets (manage glucose)• Decrease simple sugars• Colorful fruits/vegetables• Increase plant fats• Omega 3 oils• Decrease animal fats• Avoid high fructose corn syrup

Why Manage Emotional States?

• Negative states and disengagement contribute to lower cognitive performance (Matthews et al. 2002)

• Positive states improves performance on many cognitive tasks (Ashby, et al. 1999)

• Young children's feelings about school improve and students felt more competent when engaged (Valeski & Stipek 2001)

• A wide body of evidence suggests that when students feel good about the teacher and learning, achievement rises.

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