2013 Title I Conference

Most Brain research has been learned in the past decade, so many educators have had little exposure for how best to 'prime the pump' to increase learning. Kids in poverty deal with more unique challenges in school and this session will talk directly to how to overcome them through understanding and implementing simple strategies. The 6 'Brain Rules' deal with 1) Stress and its impact on learning, cognition and memory 2) Crucial Role of the Reticular Activating System in engaging students at the start of lessons 3) Differences in Males/Females and effective teaching methods 4) Importance of emotions in how the brain responds to the instructor, material, effort, motivation etc 5) How the brain stores info and the importance of differentiated learning 6) Power of Hope and how it impacts more positive choices, belief in a different future and the ability to control ones destiny. This material is taught in a Fast paced, fun way which includes humor, video clips, stories and discussion