Brain Based Learning
Door Tracy Phillips
1. Collaborate
1.1. allow contribution
1.2. games
1.3. role play
1.4. brains develop better in concert with other brains
2. Basic Needs
2.1. Water
2.1.1. have access all day
2.2. Protein
2.2.1. before /during school day
2.3. Sleep
2.3.1. 2.5 times more likely to be in control when they get 9 hours of sleep daily
2.4. Exercise
2.4.1. 15-20 min of movement
2.4.2. Change seating orader
3. Learning Styles
3.1. Visual
3.1.1. - mind maps
3.1.2. graphic organizers
3.1.3. variety of mediums
3.1.4. lots of colour/texture
3.1.5. interesting visual stimuli (posters)
3.2. Interpersonal
3.2.1. allow opportunities for independent work
3.3. Intrapersonal
3.4. Verbal - Linguistic
3.5. Mathematical/Logical
3.6. Musical
3.6.1. listen to music
3.6.2. create music
3.6.3. incorporate music
3.7. Bodily Kinesthetic
3.7.1. building
3.7.2. moving
3.7.3. exercise fuels creativity
3.8. Naturalistic
3.8.1. incorporate nature/environment