THE BRAIN: LEARNING AND THRIVING

Course overview

This session is designed to aid all educators (including SLPs, PTs, OTs, classroom teachers and more) in understanding what current brain research reveals regarding the learning process. It examines and compares current educational practice with neuroscience findings, and it promotes development of methodologies and curriculum that incorporates holistic principles for learning in all disciplines and situations. Specific issues addressed include: connectivity from physiological, anatomical and psychosocial perspective; a repeated pattern of organization that is evidenced from microscopic to macroscopic levels throughout brain/body; a brain-friendly model for learning and teaching; and stress management and resilience. Objective Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: Discuss metaperspectie on brain/body organization and function Define holistic connectivity among cellular, organic and whole-person function Identify the the components that align brain anatomy/physiology with a model for teaching and learning Discuss heart-brain science as related to autonomic nervous system coherence