Brain Based
What part of the brain kicks in when stressed?
The Amygdala
What environment is needed when considering the student's physical safety in the classroom?
Safe Environment
What is getting information into meaningful groupings rather than in big bulks?
We Learn in Chunks
Brain Breaks
What is the informational strategy that states information needs to be meaningful, interesting and relevant?
Context is Everything
What part is of the brain is involved in decision making?
The Prefrontal Cortex
What environment matches this description:
Students know what to expect and what happens when they don't follow expectations
Routine Environment
Our brains are naturally built to ______. Part of the "______ is Natural" instructional strategy.
Forget
Forgetting is Natural
________ over Compition.
Cooperation
What instructional strategy is being described:
"Every time you hear/see something again it sticks a little bit more"
Review is Critical
What part of the brain handles the majority of learning?
The Cerebrum
What environment looks at how a classroom is set up for both the students and teacher?
Physical Environment
The learning styles and Gardners multiple intelligences both help us understand this instructional strategy.
Students Learn in Different Ways
Some examples of this instructional activity are walking around, fidgets, and recess. These are all used to improve engagement, attention, and learning.
Movement
How long should brain breaks be for them to be beneficial?
Minimum of 30 seconds
Average 30-90 seconds
What part of the brain "hijacks" the prefrontal cortex when active?
The Amygadala
What environment looks at the interactions and relationships between a student and their peers?
Social Environment
The strategy that states "every student starts at a different level of understanding" when coming into a classroom and teachers need to accommodate lessons to every student.
Students Learn at Different Levels
What is "thinking about your thinking"?
Metacognition
What is proactive discipline?
Taking action before the student's error. This promotes appropriate behavior and helps prevent inappropriate behavior.
Remember: NOT Punishments!
What part of the brain is considered the "rational" part?
The Prefrontal Cortex
What environment looks at making the classroom a place with "positive vibes" where people feel safe to share thoughts?
Emotional Environment
What instructional strategy takes into account that student's brains change and the learning speed can change due to the context, age, teaching styles, and the environment?
Students Learn at Different Speeds
What is the instructional activity called when students take breaks and take time to calm down and breathe?
Mindfullness
hint: review on thinking/thoughts
Reflections and Corrections