Produce a 1-page mind map or similar graphic organizer which details course content

Brain-Based Learning (Learner-Friendly)

Under what conditions does the brain learn best

and how can we best optimize that knowledge?

marriage of many powerful concepts and discoveries

multi-disciplinary
the role of movement
feedback
emotions
positive thinking
project-based curriculum
patterns
music
rituals / surprises
authentic assessment
enrichment environments
the absence of threat
access to water / nutrition
a joyful educational environment
ensures optimal learner success

Brain-Antagonistic Learning (Non-Friendly)

Identify learner goals and demand that learner learns them.

attempts to improve learning primarily by raising academic standards

reward desired behaviors

punish the negative ones
boring
lack of movement
non enriched environment
teaching to tests
threatening
lack of water / nutrition
lack of music
lack of emotion
lack of intrinsic motivation
need a "state" change
unsafe environment
lack of sleep Cathie Summerford 1999