brain presentation special ed teachers
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Educational Applications from Brain Science
ResearchMary Keife Hyland, M.S.
The Martin Institute 9.27.2011
QUESTIONS1. How will the knowledge of the brain science research impact teaching
and learning and assessment ?
2. Multi-tasking seems to be overstimulation: simultaneously texting, listening to i-pod, facebooking and doing homework? Texting in the classroom while class is in session?
3. How does the knowledge of brain science research direct us in conducting the facilitation of divergent thinking and differentiated learning in the classroom?
4. Does brain science research favor problem based learning and all the strategies of constructivism? How does it change teaching?
Learning is the Business of the Brain
Learning produces physical change in the brain
The brain changes its own wiring
Neurons connect causing knowledge
Education Implementation
Processing Speed
Parallel processing
Simultaneously learning
Engaging and relevant
Multi-tasking
Triangle Challenge
1. Make an equilateral triangle with three of the sticks.
2. Add the other three sticks to make four equilateral triangles. You should not have any other shape than equilateral triangles.
3. You must use the full length of each stick (no overlap).
You have 3 minutes to complete this task! You make work with a partner
Neurodevelopmental Framework
PPT-9
Marker Talk---Activity
Partnership in learning—What does it look like?
Rules:
1. Use a note card on table
2. Write your brainstorms for one (1) minute
3. You can enter as many thoughts as you wish
AFTER ONE MINUTE
4. You will pass your card to the participant on the right
5. You will continue to brainstorm either ADDING more thoughts or by
responding to the thoughts on the paper.
NOTE: This activity is done in SILENCE!
Teachers Form Partnerships
Research to Practice
Joint rights and responsibilities
Share in successes and losses
Individuals pool skills and resources
Struggling Student
What is working or
notworking
What do we
hope to
accomplish
as we work
together What can we plan to
ensure academic success
Working Partnership
