Brain Based Teaching

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Comment by Donna Wilson on August 29, 2012 at 10:30am

We have just been at the New York Academy of Sciences and Aspen Institute Brain Forum 'Cracking the Neural Code'. There Fred Gage, a leading expert on adult neurogenesis, was thrilled to hear that we begin our graduate studies with research showing that adult brains can create new cells. We shared that as educators learn that their own brains have tremendous potential both to create new connections and produce new cells across their lifespan, they are further inspired to enhance their own learning. As some of our teachers have said, "You can teach an old dog new tricks!" Marcus also explained to Fred Gage that after he had shared this research and some learning strategies with his own mother, that she began taking art classes in her 70s and through hard work with an excellent teacher has had her work featured in an international art publication. Gage then said "Give my congratulations to your mother!" We thoroughly enjoyed the conference! For more check out my blog at 'brainsmartu' or facebook at 'Brainsmart' 

Comment by Jennifer Berryhill Carroll on August 29, 2012 at 8:38am

As a gifted education teacher I am always researching the latest information concerning brain based teaching. Glad to find you here. I'm looking forward to participating in this group!

http://aigcarroll.edublogs.org/

Comment by Glenn Whitman on July 18, 2012 at 9:28am

Our Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning (www.thecttl.org) has a specific focus on linking educational neuroscience with instructional practices. Check out our blog: http://www.thecttl.org/cttl-blog/index.aspx. We look forward to being part of this PLC. I just got back from the Lausanne Laptop Institute http://www.laptopinstitute.com/ in Memphis that had a number of sessions touch on the impact technology, the 1:1 laptop environment, has on how kids learn and and what educational neuroscience is saying about the impact on the brain.Check out its Twitter feed at #li12.

Comment by Diane Dahl on January 18, 2012 at 8:13pm

Welcome Miss L, we're glad to have you here. Your blog looks great, I'll spend some time reading through it!

Comment by Miss L on January 18, 2012 at 2:02pm

Just joined The Educator's PLN and this group on the recommendation of a fellow educator on Twitter. I look forward to networking with all of you and learning some great things!

www.misslwholebrainteaching.blogspot.com

Comment by Donna Wilson on December 29, 2011 at 5:03pm

Diane, I am delighted to read your story of success discussing the use of the young chlidren's curriculum Thinking for Reading. You are such an inspiring teacher! Specifically, you are giving your students a gift that keeps on giving, not only in the short term, but as they continue grow into independent life and work in the 21st century. As you know so well, the cognitive skills you are teaching your students will assist them to learn not only academics, but job and life skills/strategies as well! All the best to you as we enter new year 2012! 

Comment by Diane Dahl on December 29, 2011 at 4:53pm

New blog post on how teaching thinking skills saved my sanity! http://www.fortheloveofteaching.net/2011/12/teaching-thinking-skill...

Comment by Diane Dahl on November 6, 2011 at 9:24am

It was great to see you Donna and to hear about your time in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Powerful stuff!

Comment by Donna Wilson on November 4, 2011 at 9:16am

Marcus Conyers and I just got back from BrainSMART presentations in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, UAE. There we met more excellent teachers and administrators interested in brain-based teaching and learning! Today it is my pleasure to be meeting up with the wonderful Diane Dahl at NAEYC! Excited:) There we will be sharing information about the brain based teaching programs at NSU. 

Comment by Donna Wilson on September 25, 2011 at 9:05pm

This past week we were pleased to be at The Aspen Institute attending a conference sponsored by The New York Academy of Sciences and the The Aspen Brain Forum Foundation. The purpose of the conference was to discuss current scientific research and implications for education. Our first day started with a lovely hike along the riverside and through the aspens. The weather was sunny and brisk...perfect fall days for this two day conference! We were delighted to meet up with a graduate and a current student from our NSU/BrainSMART programs! When we arrive in our office Tuesday we have lots to do to highlight this exciting new research that supports our programs in teacher education and graduate studies! For example, Marcus and I heard Daphne Bavelier - University of Geneva speak of her research on learning and action video game play, Silvia Bunge - University of California Berkeley present on reasoning training and brain connectivity, and Clancy Blair - New York University discussing executive function and school readiness. We lunched with John Mighton and enjoyed hearing of his research about nurturing math with every child. There is far to much to write about in one posting. Over the course of time, I'll be sharing more here as well as on my blog.

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