As I was looking through pinterest, I came upon this video about Whole brain teaching. I was intrigued so i watched it. Whole brain teaching is a radical new teaching system based on three principles: the system should be brain based, fun and free. I think whole brain teaching could be very useful for elementary school grades. It stresses a student centered ideology and gives students an opportunity to be leaders and teachers. I love the mirror element where a teacher says something and the students repeat back to the teacher exactly what they were taught. I also think using hand gestures could help younger students remember concepts.Singing is a great way for younger children to learn concepts as well. There is even a classroom management tool involved in this teaching system: the class yes and hands and eyes. I think both of these could be another way of getting children;s attention and keeping them on task. I may try this Whole brain teaching in my prekindergarten classroom because it seems so much fun and engaging for the teacher and students
. What do you think of this?Has anyone seen this teaching model in action? if so, has it been effective?
I had never heard of this approach in teaching. I do think it will most likely me more effective in the lower grades like elementary school. Although my curiosity is peaked, and I wonder if this approach has been adapted for high school students. I like the movements, because I think often students have energy, and this is a great way to use their energy for learning.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this video, i really enjoyed it. i agree, these concepts would benefit elementary school students, but I am sure that they can be modified to somehow benefit or develop in their entire educational career.
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