BAM!BAM!Brain-Compatible Brain-Compatible

Learning Learning Strategies That Strategies That

Work!Work!Brad Brinkley, Leslie Brinkley, Lee Ann Smith

Brainstorming & Discussion

Verbal-linguistic Auditory

I believe in the inherent worth of

each student.

I believe in the inherent worth of

each student.

Field Trips

Naturalist Kinesthetic/Tactile

Games

Interpersonal Kinesthetic/tactile

Graphic Organizers

• Logical-mathematical/spatial

• Visual/tactile

Humor

• Verbal-linguistic

• Auditory

I create a safe and friendly

atmosphere in my classroom.

I create a safe and friendly

atmosphere in my classroom.

Manipulatives/Experiments

Logical/Mathematical Tactile

Metaphors, Analogies, Similes

Spatial Visual/Auditory

Thomas Edison Alexander Graham BellRelating factor: was

invented by

Mnemonic Devices

Musical-rhythmic Visual/Auditory

Parentheses

Exponents

Multiply

Divide

Addition

Subtraction

Order of Operations

Movement

• Bodily-kinesthetic

• Kinesthetic

I am creative and competent.

I am creative and competent.

Drawing and Artwork

Spatial Kinesthetic/tactile

Music & Rhythm

• Musical-rhythmic

• Auditory

I am a lifelong learner, and my

students know it.

I am a lifelong learner, and my

students know it.

Project-Based/Problem-Based Instruction

Logical-mathematical Visual/tactile

Role Play, Drama, etc.

• Bodily-kinesthetic

• Kinesthetic

Storytelling

• Verbal-linguistic

• Auditory

I know how the brain works best

and teach accordingly.

I know how the brain works best

and teach accordingly.

Technology

• Spatial

• Visual/tactile

Visualization

• Spatial

• Visual

I believe in the inherent worth of

each student.

I believe in the inherent worth of

each student.

Visuals

• Spatial

• Visual

Writing/Journals

• Intrapersonal

• Visual/tactile

Reciprocal Teaching Cooperative Grouping

• Verbal-linguistic

•Auditory

Work-Study and Apprenticeships

• Interpersonal

•Visual Tactile

BAM! “Kick it Up a Notch!” Enhancing the ELA/Social Studies

Comprehension Curriculum

Brad BrinkleyLeslie BrinkleyLee Ann Smith

Welcome to Brain-Compatible

LearningInstructional Leader

Brad Brinkley

Expert Teachers Leslie Brinkley, Lee Ann Smith, Karen Guidry,

Tina Armand, Tammy Bell, and Vicki Gaar

Today’s Menu

•Grade 6 ELA Comprehensive Curriculum Activity

Unit 1-CCA #2-Parts of a Newspaper

The KICK! Added by Brad Brinkley

•Grade 6 Social Studies Comprehensive Curriculum Activity

Unit 1-CCA #2-Location on a Globe

The KICK! Added by Leslie Brinkley and Lee Ann Smith

Managing Effective & Accountable Teaching

M.E.A.T.M.E.A.T.Walk-Around Observation

Form

CONTENT/DEVELOPMENT: Check those observed

Gives meaningful introduction Ensures student engagement

Makes connections Teaches content in chunks

Checks for understanding Provides remediation

Provides teacher and/or student focused instruction Provides enrichment

Asks high order questions Knowledge Comprehension Application Analysis Synthesis Evaluation

COMMENTS:

Adapts instruction to learners needs Varies instruction for learning styles

ACTIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES: Check those observed

Brainstorming/discussion Drawing/Artwork

Games Graphic Organizers/Semantic/Word Maps

Humor Manipulatives/Experiments/Labs/Models

Metaphor/Analogy/Simile Mnemonic Devices

Movement Music/Rhythm/Rhyme/Rap

Project/Problem-based Instruction Reciprocal Teaching/Cooperative Learning

Roleplay/Drama/Pantomine/Charades Storytelling

Technology Visualization/Guided Imagery

Visuals Writing Journals

OTHER/COMMENTS:

STUDENT BEHAVIORS: Check those observed

Actively engaged Reading Writing

Completing worksheet Working in cooperative groups Taking a test

Working on text assignments Using manipulatives Using technology

OTHER/COMMENTS:

CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION/CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT: Check those observed

Shows evidence of lesson planning Makes effective use of materials/resources

Demonstrates organized flow of lesson Arranges classroom to support instruction

Uses appropriate communication Maintains discipline

Displays of student work evident Bulletin board current/useful

COMMENTS:

Teacher: _____________________________ Date _______Time______ Subject/Grade _________________

MANAGING EFFECTIVE & ACCOUNTABLE TEACHING M.E.A.T.

After Dinner Conversations

Reaching a Consensus:

•THINK individually about the question

•RECORD your ideas on your part of the graphic organizer

•REACH A CONSENSUS on an answer/answers

•SHARE with the large group

Consensus Organizer

Topic for

Discussion

After Dinner Questions1. What is the difference between a strategy and an activity? Give

examples.

2. What is the difference between group work and cooperative learning? Give examples.

3. What was your favorite strategy you saw today? Why? Show how it can be used in each discipline.

4. How can I help teachers to implement these strategies, and how will I ensure productive follow-up and support?

5. How can I model these strategies for teachers and help them realize that they are cross-curricular?

6. How do I monitor teachers’ growth and its effect on student achievement?

7. Will I be able to identify the critical attributes of successful implementation of strategies? Explain the critical attributes of the strategies.

8. Give an example of how any of these strategies engage students’ brains.

Recipes for LearningHyerle, David (1995) Thinking Maps Tools for Learning. Cary, NC.

Kagen, Spencer (1994) Cooperative Learning. San Clemente, CA.

Chickie-Wolfe, Louise A. (2005) Cognitive Nourishment: Life-Changing Affirmations for the Savvy Teacher. San Diego, CA. The Brain Store.

Tate, Marcia (2003) Worksheets Don’t Grow Dendrites. Thousand Oaks, CA.

Deshler, Don and Jean Schmacher Strategic Instruction Model: Linking Routine

Marzano, Robert, Debra Pickering, & Jane Pollock Classroom Instruction That Works. Alexandria, VA

Contact Information:Tina Armand tarmand@avoyellespsb.com

Brad Brinkley brad.brinkley@cpsb.org

Leslie Brinkley leslie.brinkley@la.gov

Tammy Bell tammy.bell@la.gov

Vicki Gaar vicki.gaar@la.gov

Karen Guidry karen.guidry@la.gov

Lee Ann Smith lee.smith@la.gov