Understanding the neuroscience of learning is only the first step in making a difference in the classroom. In this session, we will explore the implications of NeuroEducation and discuss strategies for designing rich learning experiences. For the corresponding handout and other resources, visit my website at http://www.inspired-ed.com/#!models-and-tools/c1285
5. Attend: How
can I grab
attention and
maintain focus?
Associate:
How can I
create space for
reflection?
Act: What
exercises or tools
will I offer for
practice?
Analyze: How
do I structure
content to
connect with the
learner?
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● Strategies:
● Story
● Visuals
● Self-Expression
Engagement
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Key: Engagement is activating
the neurobiological function of
attention, focusing the learner’s
working memory resources.
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● “The single most important factor in
learning is the existing network of neurons
in the learner’s brain. Ascertain what they
are and teach accordingly.”
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~ David Ausubel
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● Strategies:
● Relationships
● Metaphor
● Formative Feedback
Scaffolding
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Key: Learning is a
constructivist process –
we scaffold new concepts
onto existing models.
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● “We are often poor judges of when we are
learning and when we are not.”
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~Make it Stick, Peter Brown
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● Strategies:
● Assessment Design
● Interval Practice
Assess
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Key: Assessment is both
a measure and an
opportunity for feedback
that directs learners to
manage weaknesses.
30. ● Reflection: Session Debrief
● Key topics:
◦ What design choices did I make to incorporate
the learning cycle and NeuroEd principles we’ve
discussed?
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◦ Questions about my choices?
● 15 minutes
Your Turn
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