Thinking and the Brain
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It is fascinating to learn about the research on learning and the brain. Please take a look at these resources. What stood out to you as you watched and read? What does this information illuminate regarding your current classroom practices? What is ONE thing you will focus on changing to help kids become better thinkers?
Watch this 15 minute Ted talk about the adolescent brain:
SarahJayneBlakemore_2012G-480p-en.mp4 Download SarahJayneBlakemore_2012G-480p-en.mp4
Read these two articles about learning and the brain:
Metacognition: The Gift That Keeps Giving Links to an external site.
Engaging Brains: How to Enhance Learning by Teaching Kids About Neuroplasticity Links to an external site.
Respond:
What stood out to you as you watched and read? What does this information illuminate regarding your current classroom practices? What is ONE thing you will focus on changing to help kids become better thinkers?
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