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Join us for an interactive workshop focused on brain-based learning principles. We'll start with warm-up activities inspired by notable musicians like Bob Marley and the Beach Boys. Participate in a fun True/False quiz to assess your knowledge. Explore strategies to enhance learning, reflecting on Judy Willis's insights about cognitive development. Experience brain-boosting exercises and discover mnemonic devices for effective teaching. Collaborate with peers to share practical applications and innovative ideas that cater to diverse learning needs in your classroom.
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Brain Workshop November 8, 2011
Warm up • Bob Marley
Warm up • Beach Boys
Warm up • Bieber
True/False Quiz • Show what you know • Take the True/False Quiz • Using the Principles of Brain-Based Learning in the Classroom • How to Help a Child Learn
Reflect on the Learning Process • Water Boy
What You Should Know About Your BRAIN • Take a few minutes to read the provided article from Judy Willis • Use the information from the article to complete the chart provided. • Refer back to the “Using the Principles of Brain-Based Learning in the Classroom” • How to Help a Child Learn
Brain Boosters- • Everyone stand • Cross your ankles • Extend arms overhead while breathing in. • Cross wrists above your head clasping hands • Bring crossed hands down in front of chest inverting as we go and breath deeply. • Return to neutral position, breath deeply and repeat a few times
What You Should Know About Your BRAIN • Pair-share of What you Can Do in Your Classroom (3rd column on chart)
McGill’s South America Activity • Spanish teacher from the High School developed many different Mnemonic Devices to assist student in understanding content • Discussion about positive / negative uses of mnemonic devices
Venezuela Caracas Columbia Bogota Ecuador Quito Brazil Brasilia Peru Lima Bolivia La Paz • Paraguay • Asuncion Argentina Buenos Aires <--Uruguay Montevideo Chile Santiago
Greek Goddessmnemosyne– Goddess of Memory • Please take this opportunity to provide a mnemonic device on your Short Cut Slip • Subject Area • Grade Level • Mnemonic Device- Please share a useful Mnemonic device. This will be compiled and distributed
Looking at our students in a new light • Front Line