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A group of educators interested in maximizing student potential through the use of brain-based teaching techniques. Teach to the way the brain learns best!

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Google collaborative maps

Started by 7mrsjames Feb 27, 2012. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Hello fellow educators! If you could spare a few minutes for our Food technology class- we are studying the changes in Food habits over the last 200 yrs of Australian history. If u have a google…Continue

Tags: map, Collaborative, Australia, foods, Staple

Teaching Metacognition: Be a guide on the side...

Started by Diane Dahl. Last reply by Maria R. Diaz Nov 19, 2011. 4 Replies 1 Like

In her book, Wiring the Brain to Read: Higher-Order Thinking for Reading (2010, p. 9), Dr. Donna Wilson says, "While some teachers may see their role as the 'sage on the stage,' teaching students to…Continue

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Increase Study Skills and Test Performance through Predictions

Started by Diane Dahl Apr 17, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Making predictions utilizes the higher-order thinking skills of our frontal lobes. Teach students the metacognitive power of predictions to ensure interest, motivation, as well as current and future…Continue

What does the research say?

Started by David Wees. Last reply by Sue Hellman Apr 2, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes

I'd love to know more about what the research says on how the brain works when learning is happening. I've been using some simple examples with my students that I know, and I'm finding it really…Continue

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Comment by Akevy Greenblatt on December 5, 2010 at 10:57am: I am looking forward to learning with all of. I have read some books by Jensen about Brain Based learning. I also recently attended a webinar given by Judy Willis

Comment by Diane Dahl on December 2, 2010 at 9:19pm: Welcome to the group Kim and Irene. :)

Comment by MAYUS CHAVEZ on December 2, 2010 at 12:40am: Yes, it certainly is!!! Children are amazing, I think that it is easier for them to learn brain based strategies, than teachers.

Comment by Diane Dahl on November 28, 2010 at 11:32am: Fantastic! Isn't that so exciting and rewarding?

Comment by MAYUS CHAVEZ on November 28, 2010 at 12:39am: Hi Diane,
That is what I am doing! I teach them to realize what are they thinking while reading. We are working developing some strategies to make them do it. And they are improving even in other areas.

Comment by Diane Dahl on November 27, 2010 at 10:23am: Mayus,
I also wanted to mention a couple of other things. When you can do something to really grab student attention, more neurons fire in the brain. The brain is constantly deciding what to keep and what to delete from working memory. To increase the likelihood of retention, create emotional connections to information. That would be the 'why is this important to me' information. Emotional connections are key. Hope this helps. :)

Comment by Diane Dahl on November 27, 2010 at 9:44am: Hi Mayus,
The most important first step is to teach students metacognition... to think about their thinking. I've been blogging about what I'm learning in my BrainSMART Masters degree program at http://www.fortheloveofteaching.net. I've got an article there about a lesson I did on metacognition as well as other strategies I'm using. Once students begin to think about their thinking, you can begin teaching them - and their parents - thinking strategies.

Comment by MAYUS CHAVEZ on November 26, 2010 at 11:01pm: Please tell me more about your brain based strategies Diane, I am working with teachers, parents and children!!

Comment by Diane Dahl on November 26, 2010 at 4:58pm: Hi Joan,
Welcome to the group. I checked out the link, I'm going to spend more time going through it. It looks wonderful, thank you for sharing it! I'm getting my Masters degree in brain based teaching right now. It is so fascinating, I just can't get enough of it.

Comment by Joan Young ( aka mancini) on November 26, 2010 at 3:57pm: Oops I tried to add a link but it didn't work. You can google Dr. Judy Willis to find her site. http://www.radteach.com/

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