Today began a commitment to use Brain-compatible techniques in a new class I am teaching in 2007 - Year 11 Psychology.
I will encourage the bringing in of water and brain food. I will break up my lesson into 10-12 minute chunks with plenty of movement (eg Brain Gym, movement around the class to discuss ideas with others), deflected questioning techniques, RAS alerts, VGMActivities).
I will emphasise student control of the class by giving plenty of choice and taking my directions from them about what they want to study (within the confines of the syllabus).
I will use their ability to socialise freely but emphasise that success comes mainly through hard work. I will also emphasise the importance of Hope - everyone can do it.
Should be interesting times.
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