Grey Matters: Teaching the way the brain learns

Choice matters

5/31/2013

We all like choosing and having a choice rather than being told "this is the way it is." #Students are the same - choices relating to content and process of learning increases engagement and motivation. In-class examples:
- Choice of reading material that address curriculum objectives
- students choose from a preestablished list of ways to demonstrate their understanding of an assignment.

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Changing the way we assess our students.

5/30/2013

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#Teachers, consider supplementing #assessments by allowing #students to choose an art form or technology to demonstrate understanding of content, skills, or concepts

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Vulnerable synapses?

5/30/2013

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via ScienceDaily For long-lasting memory, spaced training - like studying for your classes after very lecture, all semester long - is superior to cramming all night before the exam. Why? According to research "it seems like synapses that have recently been strengthened are peculiarly vulnerable, more stimulation can actually wipe out the effects of learning." The Brain-targeted Teaching model recommends including new bits of related information to study sessions. Full article here: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/05/130529144327.htm

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The power of caring

5/29/2013

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More research on why #emotional connection (Brain Target 1) and the importance of #caring - widely and deeply. It has the #power to improve test scores as well as employee loyalty and productivity. Read more here: http://www.forbes.com/sites/ashoka/2013/05/08/the-neuroscience-at-the-heart-of-learning-and-leading/

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Music helps to set the mood

5/28/2013

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via @DaisyCCheung Research can predict with 95% accuracy how happy or sad the colors people pick will be, based on how happy or sad the music is that they’re listening to. Knowing this, how can you use music to set the mood in your class? Full article here: http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2013/05/27/when-you-listen-to-bach-what-color-do-you-see/

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Bullying & the Brain

5/28/2013

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Bullying changes brain chemistry. Want to have a more connected, empathetic class? Try these tips:
- provide consistent classroom expectations + fair, non,aggressive strategies to manage disciplinary processes
- design instructional activities that are rigourous, engaging, differentiated, and meaningful
- involve all students in classroom care
- bring a baby to class
- teach your students the idea of thinking through consequences, ie. "What might happen if..."

More tips to follow.

Do you have any tips to add?

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Environment matters

5/28/2013

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From middle school Spanish teacher, "Environment matters; nothing in my classroom is done without intention. From the high -frequency word wall to phonetic and grammatical charts; the poster of the Alhambra, the Spanish calendar, and the Spanish word of the day to focus on, if their attention wanders from the lesson at hand.

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Physical learning environment

5/27/2013

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Teachers, try to plan your physical #learning environment, as you establish the goals and objectives for each new learning unit. It will attract #students' interest in the lesson, give them a sense of comfort and belonging, and ultimately help to influence attention and engagement in learning.

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Why reading matters

5/27/2013

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Interesting documentary on why reading matters; not quite sure I agree with her stance on videogames. http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/why-reading-matters/

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Then and Now

5/26/2013

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Traditional: 3 R's: Reading, wRiting, aRithmetic
Updated: 6 R's: Reflection, Relationships, Resilience, Reading, wRiting, aRithmetic via Dr. Dan Siegel
#neuroeducation

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