Staff Development
The brain is where learning takes place, yet most educators know little
about its structures or functions!
The number one way to improve student achievement
and increase test scores is to improve instructional design and delivery at
school!
Professional Development for Educators: Educational Solutions Based on
Medical Research for a holistic education.
Perfect for faculty meetings (1 hour), in-service
days (5 hours), or summer workshops 10 hours over two days).
These presentations are geared for teachers interested in connecting cognition, neuroscience, and educational practice, especially involving learning, teaching, and cognitive and emotional development. This intersection of biology and cognitive science with pedagogy has become a new focus in education and public policy in the current Age of Biology.
Medical research is unlocking doors to understanding learning, memory, behavior, and learning differences. Dr. Pratte provides current medical research in a language that educators can understand and in a way that is applicable to immediate implementation in the areas of classroom management, interventions, and instructional design and delivery.
Topics
- Overview of
Mind, Brain, and Education (MBE)
- Differentiate
Instruction using an MBE approach
- Engaging Male
Minds
- Creating
Memorable Experiences in the Classroom: Memory is the only evidence of
learning
- Bullying,
Learning, and the Brain
- Engaging ‘Tweens: Working with adolescents
- Instructional
Design with the Brain in Mind
- Learning
Profiles: Understanding students’ minds to provide effective
differentiation
- Nutrition,
Exercise, and Sleep: The connections between lifestyle choices and
academic achievement
- Proactive
Parents: A-Z guide for parents of school-age children
- Topics can be
tailored to address specific needs within a building or school district