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Brain Based Teaching Strategies

Published on Feb 03, 2016

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On a post-it write one word that comes to mind, when you look at this image?

How is the word on your post-it related to brain based research and/or the Learning Focused Framework?
Let's share out!

6 Brain Based Strategies

& the Learning Focused Framework

created by Samahra Feemster

Curriculum Resource Teacher, 2017
Photo by seanmcgrath

Strategy #1
Too Much Too Fast
Won't Last

Too Much Too Fast Won't Last

  • small chunks
  • partnered processing
  • reflective journal
  • settling time

Currently in my classroom?

  • chunking
  • partnering students
  • reflective journaling
  • allowing settling or think time

Strategy #2 Constant Accountability

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After every chunk...

  • create quiz questions
  • use teams and time constraints to create pressure
  • celebrate successes
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Discuss:
1. What are the results of holding students accountable for their learning?
2. Why is this an effective strategy?

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Strategy #3
Respect Learning Differences

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Respect Learning Differences

  • visuals
  • video clips
  • movement and drama
  • call-response
  • partner dialogues
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Where in the LFF does Strategy #3 fit? Why?

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Strategy #4
Thinking about Thinking

Thinking about Thinking

  • active processing time
  • discussion/learning logs
  • reflective starter sentences
  • create a reflective pattern as a closure

How do you currently close your lessons? Based on today's training, how might you adjust your lesson closure?

Value Non-Learning
Strategy #5

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Value Non-Learning

  • brain breaks
  • hands-on energizes
  • go noodle
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How many brain breaks do you have planned for a 70 minute class period? Is it enough? How do you know?

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Strategy #6
Trial & Error Learning

Trial and Error Learning

  • gamification
  • checklists
  • peer teaching
  • initiatives
  • competition

Based on what you know about the LFF, where does trial and error complex learning best fit? What is the greatest challenge of using this strategy? Why?