Cool video on how the brain learns. Information from Neuroscience that can help educators.
Neuroscience is a complex field that educators don't often turn to for inspiration, but knowing a few basic concepts can help you plan teaching strategies that will prompt your students to be more receptive to learning.
You can read more about this topic and view more webinars on our website: www.edutopia.org Host: Grace Rubenstein, senior producer, Edutopia Date: April 9, 2009 Presenter: Judy Willis, middle school teacher and neurologist and authority on learning-centered brain research and classroom strategies derived from this research
From Ted.com (www.ted.com ) In this poignant, funny follow-up to his fabled 2006 talk, Sir Ken Robinson makes the case for a radical shift from standardized schools to personalized learning — creating conditions where kids' natural talents can flourish.
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Teaching adults English as a second language is very similar to teaching children because the foundation of the language is learned through labeling things, drawing pictures and pulling from personal experience. Teach English to adults with information from an experienced English tutor in this free video on teaching. Expert: Katie Chasey Bio: Katie Chasey is an experienced ESL and English tutor. Filmmaker: Kevin Haberer
From Ferris Buehler one of my favorite clips of bad teaching. Keeping students engaged and interactive is more difficult than people think. Remember this video when you are preparing your next lecture or training session.
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