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As you endure your child’s horrid noises while he attempts to play the violin, recorder, or piano, just remember that along with learning how to play a musical instrument, he is boosting his brain for learning and understanding math. Yes, … Continue reading
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Brain-based learning theory is guided by the assumption that “research in neuroscience should guide learning and assessment.” (Gulpinar, 2005) Much of brain-based learning (or BBL) theory stresses the importance of environment and learning climate and engaging students by reducing stress … Continue reading
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Kids are not going to come running when you offer them a brown bag lunch filled with brain food. In fact, most are going to turn the other way and run as fast as they can! But, parents can sneak … Continue reading
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Kids do the darndest things, which sometimes lands them in a bit of trouble. The developing brain is full of adventure, and children often don’t think before they act – not because they want to cause mischief, but because they … Continue reading
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Most young children are excited about doing a creative activity, while others rush through a project or are quick to complain, “I can’t draw.” The child that doodles while listening to directions instead of attentively keeping eye contact frustrates many a … Continue reading
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Are you ready for a challenge? I want you to make a list of all of the things that your child or children have done right today. Go ahead, pull out a blank piece of paper or a blank computer screen and begin listing everything where your child did and… Read More
“Mom! Dad! I have a new mantra!” “Lemme guess: i before e, except after c?” Not exactly, folks. Like, a mantra mantra. We’re talking om. (more…) Read More
Definition Whole-brain teaching is an instructional approach derived from neurolinguistic descriptions of the functions of the brain’s left and right hemispheres. Basic Element Neurolinguistic findings about the brain’s language functions show that in the integrated brain, the functions of one hemisphere are immediately available to the other, producing a more… Read More
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Definition Behaviorism is a learning theory that only focuses on objectively observable behaviors and discounts… Read More
Every experience and interaction has an impact on development in early childhood. Swiss biologist and… Read More
Definition Constructivism is a philosophy of learning founded on the premise that, by reflecting on… Read More
Definition Observational learning, also called social learning theory, occurs when an observer’s behavior changes after… Read More
