THE EVOLVING CLASSROOM, K-6
Learning and the Brain Society brings major researchers from around the USA together to present their work to the public in conferences, workshops, and webinars. For teachers, this is huge!
Judy Willis is a neurologist and a teacher of ten years. Her presentations, articles, and books provide insight into the practical application of current 'brain' research for the greatest benefit to students.
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Novelty promotes information transmission through the Reticular activating system.
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Stress-free classrooms propel data through the Amygdala's affective filter.
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Pleasurable associations linked with learning are more likely to release more Dopamine."
"Neuroscience and psychological sciences research has found that “character strengths,” such as self-control, conscientiousness resilience, grit, empathy and social-emotional skills are linked to greater school, college, career and life success, higher test scores, less bullying and behavior problems and better social and cognitive functioning."
"Synthesizing information is a complex process that requires the ability to take in a variety of information sources, understand the main concepts within each, and then judge their applicability to the topic at hand. Teachers must be armed with excellent critical thinking skills in order to be able to pass such abilities onto their students."
"The links on this page contain complete teacher guides, individual lessons on the brain, digital slides, video presentations and related content to enhance your instruction. The Learning Brain project is part of the National Institutes of Health’s Blueprint for Neuroscience Education program."
Mind, Brain, and Education Science
is a developing discipline that pulls knowledge and research from three distinct areas of study to offer meaningful understanding to the process of learning.
Bioed Online The Learning Brain project is developing and evaluating science teaching resources on emerging areas in neuroscience for use with elementary and secondary school students.
Emerging Neuroscience Impacts Pedagogical Choices
New imaging technology and ongoing research are continually revealing previously unmeasured patterns in brain function under a wide variety of conditions. This influx of new information is often liberating and affirming for teachers, but also makes it essential to develop discernment and diligence in our analysis of the research so that we do not become misguided in our interpretation, but skilfully distill the reliable facts from the 'myths' that accompany emerging science.