Art of brain Education Training

Brain Based Teaching and Learning “ If the brain is the organ for learning, then why aren’t teachers brain experts?

Left and Right Brain

Analytic thought
Step by step process
Logic
Conclusions based upon a logical or consecutive order
Language
Using words to name/describe/define
Math & Science
Number use, awareness of time, symbols, facts & linear reasoning
Holistic thought
Seeing “big” picture before understanding details
Intuition
Insight based upon incomplete patterns or “hunches”
Creativity
Demonstrative with minimal word use, understanding relationships
Art & Music
Putting pieces together to form “wholes”
LEFT RIGHT Left/Right Hemisphere Specialization

Cognition and Emotions
The ability to engage the mind and heart with high interest, focused attention and relevancy and meaning of subject matter.
Research verifies that emotional connections, prior knowledge and novelty are key ingredients to creating experiences where students learn and retain knowledge at deep levels of understanding- applying it in the everyday world!

Imagination
Imagination is our greatest domestic renewable resource. Without it, education is utterly empty!
Testing and data collection is born of good intention: to close achievement gaps of race and poverty. Too many public schools focus on the measurable to the exclusion of the possible. We are preparing for tests, but are we preparing for skillful learners in the world beyond school?

There is no conflict between Imagination and Accountability
Our brains and minds are wired for patterns, observing details and visuals, curiosity, and emotional connections. Our brains love and ponder questions long after they have been asked!
Our brains are wired to create meaning and capable of holding larger perspectives IF we are guided in this direction!
EXPERIENCES CHANGE THE BRAIN!!

Can you Mentally Calculate the answer for 685+453+985+283-796 within 8 seconds Or Can you Mentally Calculate 632*65-53% within 8 seconds Mind Power

Look at the chart and say the letters Look at the chart and say the Colour not the word Left - Right Conflict Mind Power

Left vs. Right Brain
Intellectual
Sequential
Analytical
Logical
Accuracy-Driven
Left brain Right brain
Emotional
Intuitive
Creative
Big Picture
Visionary
It is important to understand that, in general the Art of Brain there is more focus on right brain thinking.

Knowing which side is dominant helps you understand your…
Personality
Teaching Style
Learning Style
Task Development
And a host of other things!
Left vs. Right Brain

Emotional States and Child Development
We have to observe and understand how children develop as a part of the holistic model of effective education. We need to look at
Attachment
Right brain and left brain development
Environment
Prior knowledge and past experiences
Emotional IQ which accounts for 75-96% of life and job success and happiness, which includes self-efficacy, self-awareness, the ability to empathize, motivation and social awareness

Brain Friendly Categories
Positive emotion
Gratitude
Optimism
Curiosity
In early and continuing on through adolescence, 20% of responses are reflective with conscious control
80% reactive or involuntary responses from the older brain –limbic system (amygdala)
As teachers, our goal is to help our students critically think and problem solve through the executive function of the frontal lobe.

Executive Functions
Delay of gratification
Decision-making
Organizing
Prioritizing
Tolerance
Empathy
Adaptability
Only five or six emotions are hardwired

Working Memory
Key to learning!! This is the ability of focused attention and manipulation of presented knowledge or information. Many students are diagnosed incorrectly because we are not looking at the significance and contribution of the working memory in learning and interacting with others.

How do we reach focused attention?
Novelty
Pique curiosity- drives attention
No threat is perceived
Causes of Stress
Overpacked curriculum
Fear of being wrong
Test-taking
Frustration with difficult material
Boredom from lack of stimulation!
Embarrassment ( to read aloud)

Why do students drop out of school?
75%- material wasn’t interesting
39% material wasn’t relevant
37%no interactions with teachers
Boredom is stressful!
So what do we do?
Create a community and classroom culture that feels safe and accepting.
Consistent guidelines
Teach students ways to control their own responses and monitoring their emotions
Visualizations and activities that are physical and tactile- movement engages 100% of the brain which no cognitive skill or strategy can do this!

Environment is Key
Genius is much more than genes! When you enrich the environment and exercise the muscles of the brain and power of the mind, you are literally creating neurons, neural connections and stimulating IQ and brain development
Frequent informal assessment strengthens learning
Self-assessment is the most powerful form of assessment because it empowers the student, gives relevant, personal and meaningful feedback and reinforces memory!

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Art of brain Education Training

by Ramesh Babu on Jul 24, 2011

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