Understanding the term Brain Based Teaching or Whole Brain Teaching. Gaining insight into a comprehensive approach of instruction on how neuroscientists say that the brain learns naturally
Understanding the value of whole brain teaching in their classroom. Gain awareness of elements and techniques of brain based teaching.
Defining a holistic approach to discipline. Comparing a proactive approach and reactive approach to discipline. Understanding the different levels of enforcing discipline and the responsibility at all levels. Having a structure for discipline. Implementing the discipline structure. Understanding the power of reinforcement
Exploring two main strands of classroom management which is behaviour and Instruction. Techniques on how to control tough groups of students. Understanding how perception affects classroom management. Exploring different classroom management styles. How to build trusting relationships with challenging and challenged kids
Individualizing interventions. Observing patterns and triggers using effective home school partnership. Implementing structure and consistency. Understanding the power of language and feedback. Scaffolding, graphic organizers and diversity of learning strategies