Learning with the Brain in Mind - EDU-X752J
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Course Description
Understand How Your Students' Minds Work and How You Can Use That to Improve Learning
Learning with the Brain in Mind is applicable for anyone interested in expanding professional growth, continuing education, or understanding how we learn. Insights into brain development and its effects on learning is one of the least understood areas in education yet one of the most important in promoting healthy brain development and learning. This course balances theory and practical application, facilitating brain function with successful tips and strategies for use in and outside of the classroom. Topics include how genetics, environments, and gender affect the brain’s ability to learn and concentrate, and also how the brain’s ability to learn is influenced by sensory experiences, diet, and exercise. Information provided in this course will assist lesson design by connecting brain-compatible learning strategies to synthesis, application, and recall of prior knowledge to underpin new learning experiences.
Previously titled "Teaching with the Brain in Mind".
Learner Outcomes
- Describe both theoretical and practical information about how the brain learns and retains information
- Plan strategies that hold attention and inspire motivation
- Plan strategies that recall information
- Use information about brain function for teaching and learning
- Use appropriate assessment methods
- Construct discipline policies for a positive classroom environment
- Utilize brain-based principles to lower stress in the classroom
- Explain the importance of and implement formative brain-compatible assessment with special and behavioral needs
- Explain the importance of and implement social emotional learning
Course Details
Number of Units: 3.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for teachers and educators interested in understanding how their students learn in order to make teaching more effective
Course Materials: Text, Brain-Based Learning: Teaching the Way Students Really Learn, 3rd edition by Eric Jensen and Liesl McConchie, available at Amazon.com or your local bookstore.
Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s), Professional Programs and Series
- Cognitive Learning Series : Courses - Enroll in One or More
Online Self-Paced courses are a perfect blend of accessibility, convenience and flexibility for you to control your learning pace. You will use course textbooks, manuals, assignments and exams to learn and earn credit. Depending on the course, you may also use streaming audio and video, CD-ROM, and download embedded materials through the Internet. Communication with your instructor will take place through your course site online. Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your assignments and exams. Grades are based on completed projects, assignments and exams. You can register at any time and you will have six months from the time of registration to complete your course.