Understanding how the brain learns empowers teachers to teach differently and increase student engagement, student success, and LEAP and IOWA scores. This interactive workshop reviews some of the fascinating new research about the brain. Participants will have the opportunity to learn new information, challenge their own beliefs about how children learn and explore the power of linking theory to strategies. Multimedia Explore how giving students opportunities to participate in evaluating their own work has a positive impact on their success. Learn what student self-evaluation does to support and improve student achievement.
Effects are even greater for students who are taught self-evaluation techniques.
Practical instruments for teachers and students will be used in this workshop. Multimedia Explore change forces and consider how an understanding of change can lead to creative breakthroughs. Learn strategies for dealing with resistance to change and strategies for action that lead to change and school improvement. See how purpose, passion, relationships and results are linked into any successful change process. School leaders will explore how to lead their schools through the change process and emerge as learning communities.