More meaning
Teacher readiness #4 I’m not nearly as concerned about student readiness for school as I am about teacher readiness. As teachers we tend to assume that words inherently have meaning. If I tell the c... Read More »
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A brain-based learning approach focuses on practical strategies linking brain research to student achievement.
Brain based learning is all about smarter, more purposeful teaching that can reach a greater number of students. It’s not anyone single thing you do. It’s more about the on-going, purposeful aggregate of environment, instruction and curriculum strategies that makes it all work.
Brain-Based Learning Articles:
THE STRONGEST MUSCLE IN SPORTS
Guys, sports, and parenting series #8 As football players, we used to spend a lot of time in the weight room trying to get more power out of our muscles. Some of us spent more time than others, and w... Read More »
ADHD: What to Know, What to Do
What to know First, let’s get the facts straight. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov): Number of children 3-17 years of age ever diagnosed with ADHD: 5.9 million... Read More »
Does Your Brain’s Inner Chatter Matter?
Having the ‘voice’ in your head is nearly universal. Maybe you just said to yourself, “What voice?” Yes, you have that voice. For some it is a never-ending inferno of misery and for others, it’s a dai... Read More »
Teaching students HOW to study vs. TO study
Let’s face it, much of the work of school is memorization. Math facts, spelling lists, state capitals, math formulas…lots and lots of things to memorize and those who do it well often get good grades... Read More »