Brain-Based Learning – Flashcards

The brain is mostly made of these microscopic nerve cells (sometimes called gray matter.)

"Glue" that forms a "blood barrier" to protect the brain and the myelin (layer of insulation) around nerve fibers.

Coating on the axon that serves as an insulator and speeds up transmission for outgoing messages.

"Conductor" that sends ELECTRICAL impulses to the next cell.

"Receptors" of the electrical impulse from the axon.

Small gap between neurons through which neurotransmitters move.

CHEMICAL messengers that communicate between neurons at the synapse - scientists have identified more than 50 of them.

Larger than any other part of the brain - "Thinking brain."

"Feeling brain."

Relates to the future - planning, decision making, identifying one's sense of self - where rehearsal takes place and where the brain allows risk taking.

"Instinctual brain."

Most sensitive to stimuli in the present - Center for sensory and motor input.

Focuses on the past - Where memory is processed.

Processes things like: Language, Reason, Logic, Math.

Processes include: Spatial/Information, Visual Patterns, Ambiguity, Open-Ended Ideas.

The brain searches for ways to tie information to some prior knowledge or past experience that has meaning while the information is in the...

The brain knows a piece of information is useful, and that it's likely that it can be used in the future so it goes to the...

Information has been placed for storage in this.

These Principles of Brain Compatible Learning fit best into which of the four corners? - Spatial memory needs no rehearsal, but facts and skills require practice. - The brain processes parts and wholes simultaneously.

These Principles of Brain Compatible Learning fit best into which of the four corners? - A safe, rich environment fosters a state of relaxed alertness. - Positive emotional hooks (intriguing questions, puzzles, and open-ended problem scenarios) tend to enhance learning. - Learning involves both focused attention and peripheral perception.

These Principles of Brain Compatible Learning fit best into which of the four corners? - Learning engages the entire physiology. - The brain is a parallel processor. - Learning is embedded in natural, social settings. - Each brain is unique.

These Principles of Brain Compatible Learning fit best into which of the four corners? - The search for meaning is innate. - The search for meaning occurs through patterning. - Learning always involves conscious and unconscious processing.

There are two categories of skills related to Teaching OF Thinking. Included in this category are: - Collaborative Skills . Leadership . Communication . Conflict Resolution . Team Building - Thinking Skills . Creative . Critical - Academic Content Skills and Concepts . Math, Science, Social, Language Arts - Technological Skills . Literacy . Graphics

There are two categories of skills related to Teaching OF Thinking. Included in this category are: - Problem-Solving Skills - Decision-Making Skills - Communication Skills - Research Skills - Performance Skills . Athletics . Visual arts . Performing arts . Practical arts - Word-Processing Skills - Innovation Skills - Production Skills

Strategies of Teaching FOR Thinking: THREATS ALERT THE BODY - Verbal and Nonverbal Signals - DOVE guidelines . Defer judgement . Opt for the outlandish! . Vast number of ideas . Expand by piggybacking on others' ideas - Emotional Intelligence . Self-awareness . Self-regulation . Motivation . Empathy . Social deftness - Moral Intelligence . Empathy . Respect . Character shaping . Value shaping CHALLENGE ENGAGES THE INTELLECT - Three-story intellect - Fat/skinny questions - People search - Wait time - Response strategies . What else?! . Give me more! . Give me an example. - Socratic dialogue . Activity justifier . Socratic questioner . Summary provider . Process coach . Genuine participant

Strategies of Teaching FOR Thinking: ORGANIZATIONAL ENRICHMENTS - Student grouping - Blocks of time - Year-round schools - Room arrangement and facility utilization SENSORY ENRICHMENTS - Equipment and supplies (availability, accessibility, flexibility) - Sensory input (touch, smell, hear, see, taste) - Language stimulation (pring rich, language rich) - Learning centers

Strategies of Teaching WITH Thinking : COOPERATIVE LEARNING STRUCTURES - Think-Pair-Share - Jigsaw - 2-4-8 Focus Interview GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS - Venn - Web - Flow Chart

Strategies of Teaching WITH Thinking : MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES - Visual-Spatial - Verbal-Linguistic - Logical-Mathematical - Musical-Rhythmic - Interpersonal-Social - Intrapersonal-Introspective - Bodily-Kinesthetic - Naturalist-Physical World - Existential-Spiritual INTEGRATED CURRICULUM - Performance tasks - Themes - Problem-based learning - Projects/service learning - Case studies

Strategies of Thinking ABOUT Thinking: MAKING MEANING - Personal relevance - Knowledge construction - Deep understandings - Generalizations - Engagement TRANSFER OF LEARNING - Cognitive meditation - Metacognitive reflection - Direct application - Transfer levels - Enhancing transfer

Strategies of Thinking ABOUT Thinking: TRADITIONAL ASSESSMENTS - Tests . Teacher made . Criterion referenced . Norm referenced - Grades - Report cards - Parent conferences DYNAMIC ASSESSMENTS - Portfolio . Working . Showcase . Electronic - Performance . Standards or goals . Performance tasks or evidence . Scoring rubrics or quality