Brain-Based Learning
Creating a Better Math Environment for Your Students!
What is brain-based Learning?
Brain-based learning is a theory 'based on the structure and function of the brain. As long as the brain is not prohibited from fulfilling its normal processes, learning will occur.' - Funderstanding Website
What does that mean to me as an educator of Math?
There are many things you as an educator can do to encourage and embrace brain-based learning in your classroom. There may be many things you are already doing without even knowing it!
- Design learning around your students interests
- Create/find real problems for your students
- Encourage your students to learn outside of the classroom and the school
- Create assessments based on the learning styles of your students
- Have students monitor their own learning process
What will my classroom look and sound like?
- A safe, non-threatening environment
- A rich and stimulating environment created with your students - students will take ownership for their classroom when co-created
- Group learning/exploring spaces will be available - communication will be happening
- Emphasis on the importance of a class and school community
- Resources and manipulatives will be available for students
- Students will be inquiring and discussing
Allow students to ask questions.
Co-create a safe, non-threatening learning environment.
Allow students to take ownership for their learning.
Sara Cosco
Grade 4
Keewatin Patricia District School Board