How Brains Learn
Using the latest research, Mike Bell explains, in a jargon-free and accessible way, how the brain learns, why some students find learning difficult and how we can help them learn more easily.
After studying this video you will better understand:
- The learning process.
- Why some students find learning difficult, and forget so easily.
- Why some topics are harder than others.
- Why some commonly accepted views about learning are myths
- Why some teaching methods work so well.
With this new knowledge you will be able to improve learning.
Video duration: 1 hour, 22 minutes
What is covered?
Part 1: Brain basics
- How learners receive information
- Learning and memories as links
- Checking, securing and organising memories
Part 2: Higher Order Thinking
- Skills needed for thinking
- Why some topics are harder than others.
- Developing abstract and ‘higher order’ thinking
All materials and activities have been tested in Mike’s staff training sessions.
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