Brain Based Learning

From Human Brain, Human Learning by Leslie Hart

¬Learning is the extraction, from confusion of meaningful patterns.

¬The brain is a pattern-seeking device. Patterns help children find meaning

Suggestions by Hart

¬Provide a variety of input

¬Include many study trips

¬Invite resource people with ideas and things to share

¬Use manipulatives and real materials

¬Build from interest of learners

¬Work from real events and materials

More suggestions

¬Attend to children’s multiple intelligences

¬Demonstrate

¬Have plants, animals and appropriate decorations

¬Use thematic and integrated approaches

Brain-Compatible Components

¬Absence of Threat

¬Enriched Environment

¬Choices

¬Immediate Feedback

¬Collaboration

¬Adequate Time

¬Meaningful Content

¬Mastery