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Discussing the importance of daily welcome & connection rituals when it comes to fostering belonging in the classroom. We discuss brain regions that respond to social connection, as well as quick and easy ways teachers can implement these techniques into their day to day classroom.

Two interdependent systems call for two episodes in one. We cover the high level definitions of memory and learning, the four stages of encoding a memory, the brain regions involved in different types of memory, and creative applications for the classroom to encourage memory encoding all the way to retrieval.

Bloom's Taxonomy PDF

Active Playful Learning

In this episode we define executive functioning through the lens of neuroscience, while reminding educators that executive functioning is involved in everyday tasks. Cognitive training isn't limited to a training center, but can happen through integrating intentional cognitive practices, which are both easier and more enjoyable than most would think!

The wiring of the adolescent brain, how it's unique from adults, and why it may cause more impulsive behavior. How we as teachers build prosocial relationships in the classroom to create open, safe spaces for our students.

The neural correlates of expectance value theory and how we can use it to not only build motivation, but facilitate strengths-based learning models in the classroom.

Sharing what gos on in the brain during mindfulness, its benefits in student outcomes, and three classroom-friendly mindfulness exercises for students of all ages.

Another episode, another neuromyth debunked.

We discuss where the age-old narrative originated, and ways educators can move past the right versus left brained narrative in the classroom.

In this episode, we touch on how the science community has debunked the VAK (Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic) Learning Model, and share two steps teachers can take to encourage learning beyond the traditional model.