Transcript HSW 190 Class 1

HSW 190
Class 1
Unlocking our Student’s
Educational Potential
Brain Research and Learning Styles
Key #1: Brain Research
http://www.cast.org/TeachingEveryStudent/learnerneeds
The Learning Brain
Individuals bring a huge variety of skills, needs, and interests
to learning. Neuroscience reveals that these differences are as
varied and unique as our DNA or fingerprints.
Three primary brain networks come into play when learning:
• Recognition network
• Strategic network
• Affective network
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http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/ideas/tes/chapter2_1.cfm
Recognition Network
Where the brain...
...gathers facts
...categorizes what we see, hear, and read
...identifies letters, words, or an author's style
In the Classroom…
Present information and content in
different ways
because learners need...
Multiple Means of Representation
Strategic Network
Where the brain...
...plans and performs tasks
...organizes and expresses ideas
...writes an essay or solves a math problem
In the Classroom…
Differentiate the ways that learners can
express what they know.
Multiple Means of Action and
Expression
Affective Networks
Where the brain...
...gets engaged
...stays motivated
...is challenged, excited, interested
In the Classroom…
Stimulate interest and motivation for learning.
Multiple Means of Engagement
The Learning Brain
One must recognize information, ideas,
and concepts,
One must be able to apply strategies to
process the information,
One must be engaged.
Vygotsky
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The Learning Brain
Task is too difficult for
learner
ZONE OF
PROXIMAL
DEVELOPMENT
Task is too easy for learner
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Key #2: Learning Styles
Because EACH Learner is Unique
3 Main Types of Learning Styles:
~ Visual Learners
~ Auditory Learners
~ Tactile/ Kinesthetic Learners
http://people.usd.edu/~bwjames/tut/learningstyle/styleres.html
http://people.usd.edu/~bwjames/tut/learningstyle/styleunder.html
What is your Learning Style?
http://people.usd.edu/~bwjames/tu
t/learning-style/
Visual Learners
Learn through seeing.
These learners need to see the teacher's body
language and facial expression to fully
understand the content of a lesson.
http://www.ldpride.net/learningstyles.MI.htm#Learning%20
Styles%20Explained
Auditory Learners
learn through listening...
They learn best through verbal lectures,
discussions, talking things through and
listening to what others have to say.
http://www.ldpride.net/learningstyles.MI.htm#Learning%20Styles%20Explained
Tactile/ Kinesthetic Learners
learn through , moving, doing and touching...
They may find it hard to sit still for long
periods and may become distracted by their
need for activity and exploration.
http://www.ldpride.net/learningstyles.MI.htm#Learning%20Styles%20Explained
Sites for Strategies for Learning Styles
http://www.ldpride.net/learning_style_work.html
Tech Time
Kidspiration: A technology tool to support
visual/ auditory learners.
http://www.inspiration.com/Kidspiration