Brain Rules ~ Online Book Study
Presented by CRESD113 DLRC
BRAIN RULES, by John Medina
You will learn to understand your own brain and thinking better, in order to act with integrity and confidence in any situation, especially those that cause you stress. You can uncover the main ideas of this quick and informative read and correlate them to the state eight Teacher Evaluation Criteria and as a result inform your own teaching or parenting. Learn why (5) fostering and managing a safe, positive learning environment is critical to our brains.
Learn about the potential once a teacher or parent can, (3) recognize and individual students learning needs and developing strategies to address those needs can help a student grow and develop more quickly.
You will write, think about, and participate in online discussion forums as well as at least 2 webinar discussions with your peers and colleagues. This is an easy to read and informational book for teachers, parents, and grandparents.
Some of Dr. Medina's most exciting research and commentary center around the 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School.
You will discover how:
*Exercise improves cognition
*Every brain is wired differently
*We are designed never to stop learning and exploring
*Memories are volatile and susceptible to corruption
*Sleep is powerfully linked with the ability to learn
*Vision trumps all of the other senses
*Stress changes the way we learn (#5 of WA State Teacher Evaluation Criteria)
Session ID # 46852 Register: Fall 2013 Get your Colleagues to join you.
Instructor: Nicole Swenson
Location: Online
10 Clock Hours available
FEE: $75
Register at myesd.org and search online.
Educational Service District 113
Email: lforbush@esd113.org
Website: tnl.esd113.org
Location: 6005 Tyee Dr SW, Tumwater, WA 98512
Phone: 360.464.6781