Teaching Students About The Brain

Pin It I just finished reading this article about how we can help students of all ages to make the connection between learning and their brain and how important it is to do just that.

I have always loved the study of the brain. The power of the mind is so amazing to me and the ability to scan a brain and actually get inside and see the workings is exciting.

In my study with Lindamood-Bell, the student would start every lesson making a picture of the brain and explaining, in a simplified manner, what areas were responsible for which functions and how we would strengthen specific areas with the work of the day.

In the article by Judy Willis, she explains that students need to see the brain and understand the idea that we are not born with a specific amount of intelligence. Students need to understand what helps the brain learn best and what helps the brain retain information the best.  She explains that students need the following to make an optimal learning experience: visualization, connection to something enjoyable (connect the learning to something enjoyable), and rehearsal. The students work with models of brains and drawings to understand core principals of brain activity.

To read the entire article, please select this link:
http://www.teachthought.com/learning/the-simple-things-i-do-to-promote-brain-based-learning-in-my-classroom/

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