designing an ideal educational setting
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Using the brain-based learning methods and research, create an ideal school or other educational setting. Present a 21st century school that is your unique creation without limitations in funding or resources.
- Explain in detail the learning environment (building, resources, furniture, staffing), technology, and curriculum opportunities the students will have and how you will assess learning.
- Back up your decisions with theory and research related to brain-based learning. Discuss the implications of brain-based learning concepts on student learning, teaching, curriculum design, and student assessment.
RESOURCES
- Uncapher, M. (2016, October 14). The science of effective learning spaces. Retrieved from https://www.edutopia.org/article/science-of-effective-learning-spaces-melina-uncapher. Originally published 2016 © Edutopia.org; George Lucas Educational Foundation.
Resources for Developing Lesson Plans
You may find these resources particularly helpful as you design your lesson plan for Option 1 of the assessment.
- Jensen, E. (n.d.). Brain-based lesson planning strategies. Retrieved from http://www.brainbasedlearning.net/brain-based-less…
- Wikispaces. (n.d.). Sample understanding by design lesson plan: A model for understanding by design. Retrieved from https://backward-design-model.wikispaces.com/Sampl…
Curriculum Design Considerations
This article provides a variety of aspects to consider (for example, alignments and coherence), as well as different frameworks and approaches. For the assessment in this course, consider how these relate to the brain-based research about how students learn best.
- The Exchange. (n.d.). ‹Curriculum overview. Retrieved from http://gototheexchange.ca/index.php/curriculum-ove…
Developmental Theory
- Learning-Theories.com. (n.d.). Erikson’s stages of development. Retrieved from https://www.learning-theories.com/eriksons-stages-…
Dweck – Mindset Theory
- Learning-Theories.com. (n.d.). Self-theories (Dweck). Retrieved from https://www.learning-theories.com/self-theories-dw…
- Learning-Theories.com. (n.d.). Mindset theory – fixed vs. growth mindset (Dweck). Retrieved from https://www.learning-theories.com/mindset-theory-f…
- Wilson, D., & Conyers, M. (2017, January 18). Helping struggling students build a growth mindset. Retrieved from https://www.edutopia.org/article/helping-struggling-students-build-growth-mindset-donna-wilson-marcus-conyers. Originally published 2017 © Edutopia.org; George Lucas Educational Foundation.
- Stanford. (2015, November 3). Carol Dweck: Teaching a growth mindset [Video] | Transcript. Retrieved from
- Sprouts. (2016, April 15). Growth mindset vs. fixed mindset [Video] | Transcript. Retrieved from
Self-Perception Theory and Social Identity Theory
- Learning-Thories.com. (n.d.). Self-perception theory (Bem). Retrieved from https://www.learning-theories.com/self-perception-…
- Learning-Thories.com. (n.d.). Social identity theory (Tajfel, Turner). Retrieved from https://www.learning-theories.com/social-identity-…
- McLeod, S. (2008). Social identity theory. Retrieved from http://www.simplypsychology.org/social-identity-th…
Brain-Based Learning and the Emotional Connection
- Sousa, D. A. (2017). How the brain learns (5th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin. Available from the bookstore.
- Chapter 3, “Memory, Retention, and Learning.” Pay particular attention to the Guidelines for Teaching the Emotional Brain in the Practitioner’s Corner section.
- Edutopia. (2008, February 27). The heart-brain connection: The neuroscience of social, emotional, and academic learning [Video]. Retrieved from https://www.edutopia.org/richard-davidson-sel-brain-video. Originally published 2008 © Edutopia.org; George Lucas Educational Foundation.
Experiential Learning: Kolb
- Reynolds, C. (2013, December 18). The 3 minute Kolb [Video]. Retrieved from
- Sprouts. (2015, October 12). Experiential learning [Video]. Retrieved from
- This resource is used with permission from Sprouts, which shares videos through the Sprouts YouTube channel. Retrieved from
- McLeod, S. (2013). Kolb – learning styles. Retrieved from http://www.simplypsychology.org/learning-kolb.html
Learning Styles
What are your thoughts on learning profiles/styles? There is research that suggests that preferred learning styles do not attribute to higher rates of learning and retention; rather, brain-based multisensory activities that promote student engagement do.
- Tedx Talks. (2016, April 6). Anita Acai: Misconceptions of learning styles [Video] | Transcript. Retrieved from
- Tedx Talks. (2015, April 2). Tesia Marshik: Learning styles and the importance of critical self-reflection€‹ [Video]. Retrieved from
- This link leads you to a section about 10 minutes into the presentation, which is the part most relevant to this assessment, but feel free to watch the whole video!
Multiple Intelligences: Gardner
- Learning-Thories.com. (n.d.). Multiple intelligences theory (Gardner). Retrieved from https://www.learning-theories.com/gardners-multipl…
- Edutopia. (n.d.). Multiple intelligences self-assessment. Retrieved from https://www.edutopia.org/multiple-intelligences-assessment. Originally published n.d. © Edutopia.org; George Lucas Educational Foundation.
- Edutopia. (2016, July 20). Multiple intelligences: What does the research say? Retrieved from https://www.edutopia.org/multiple-intelligences-research. Originally published 2016 © Edutopia.org; George Lucas Educational Foundation.
- TEDx Talks. (2015, December 10). Howard Gardner: Beyond wit and grit: Rethinking the keys to success [Video]. Retrieved from
Grit: Duckworth, Mathews, Peterson
Use the following resources to examine the role of “grit” in teaching and learning.
- Duckworth, A. L., Peterson, C., Matthews, M. D., & Kelly, D. R. (2007). Grit: Perseverance and passion for long-term goals. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 92(6), 1087–1101.
- €‹Duckworth, A. (n.d.). Grit scale. Retrieved from http://angeladuckworth.com/grit-scale/
- Tedx Talks. (2009, November 12). Angela Lee Duckworth: True grit: Can perseverance be taught? [Video]. Retrieved from
Intrinsic Motivation: Malone
- Learning-Theories.com. (n.d.). Intrinsically motivating instruction (Malone). Retrieved from https://www.learning-theories.com/intrinsically-mo…
Hierarchy of Needs: Maslow
- Sprouts. (2017, January 5). Maslow’s hierarchy of needs [Video]. Retrieved from
- This resource is used with permission from Sprouts, which shares videos through the Sprouts YouTube channel. Retrieved from
- McCleod, S. (2016). Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Retrieved from http://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html