Brain-Based Teaching | Origin: ED208
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Brain-based teaching discusses how different parts part of the brain is used to learn. The facilitator should consider incorporating various learning activities and tools into the classroom to accommodate the various learning styles.
Incorporate educational games for student connection to what they are learning and to each other.
Learners comprehend information in a variety of ways, depending on how their brains process the information, I can use this information to help me to cover these differences, by presenting information in a combination, based off of these studied theories.
The multiple intelligences idea really caught my attention.
This chapter provided some language for identifying learning style preferences and types of learners. While I do agree that teachers should provide instruction that appeals to a variety of learning styles, in my experience, these labels can be extremely limiting for students, because they risk thinking of themselves as just one type of learner. As a result, some students can be closed to trying other learning styles that could benefit them.
Left/Right and four quadrants, that's eight style we as instructors need to emphasis in the classroom!
Brain based teaching respects the different categorizations of intelligence, such as: language, math, visual, musical, kinesthetic, inter and intra personal. Somewhat like a decoding for educational practices.
Intelligence can be broken up into seven categories, linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, body kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal.
Prior to this course I would do a learning style assessment on my students. In career education now there is a wide range of ages that come into our school with a wide variety of educational backgrounds. I have learned through this course that perhaps we should focus more brain learning than learning style.
Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences posits that intelligence is not a single ability but a combination of distinct types, each representing different ways of processing information. He initially identified seven types of intelligence: linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. Later, Gardner expanded the theory to include naturalist and existential intelligence. This approach challenges traditional education systems by emphasizing the importance of catering to diverse learning styles and encouraging personalized learning experiences.
When going through this, I found the areas I tend to lean towards heavily but also found some that I could relate to part of, but nt the whole.
The dual psychology approach fits with my experience with anatomical learning. The left side of the brain is well known to have the language centers and the right side is well known for creative exploits.
I’ve found that brain-based learning is highly effective in the classroom because it aligns with how the brain naturally processes and retains information. Students are more likely to remember and apply what they’ve learned by incorporating strategies that engage multiple senses and encourage active participation. I also focus on creating a positive and stimulating environment that reduces stress, as the brain retains information better when students feel safe and motivated.
I learned about the theory of deal psychology and linguistic intelligence by Howard
By using different teaching techniques, you will have a better understanding of the students because you are allowing for students to engage with their learning style.
Comment on Richard Hamill's post: I have found that by using various hands-on labs that closely match real life experiences of analyzing , troubleshooting and applying various solutions most of the learning styles are involved there by appealing to the various brain applications.
Be aware of many teaching styles to accommodate different learning styles.
Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences proposes that people have different kinds of bits of intelligence, not just a single general intelligence. Introduced in 1983, Gardner initially identified seven intelligences: linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, spatial, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. Later, he added naturalistic and existential intelligence to the list. This theory suggests that traditional IQ tests primarily measure linguistic and logical-mathematical abilities and do not capture the full range of human intelligence. Gardner argues that understanding these different intelligences can help better tailor education and teaching methods to suit individual strengths and abilities.
There are diverse theories about how the brain's functions are located in the brain. One theory states that the brain in divided in left and right, another one is based on the top and bottom of the brain. Another ons states that there are divied in 4 quadrant. And finally, other researcher says that there are 7 different categories on intelligences.
All of this let us think that we need to consider each particular person and the needs, capabilities and skills that can have in order to create appropriate learning routes.
