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Learning depends on certain conditions concerning the brain, Naturally,…
Learning depends on certain conditions concerning the brain
Conventional Setting
Assesment
Measurement of fact knowledge and discrete skills Traditional tests.
Teacher Role
Present information and manage classroom.
Social Characteristic
Teacher-controlled setting with pupils working independently Some competition.
Possible use the internet
Source of information for absorption
Curriculum Characteristic
Fragmented knowledge and disciplinary separation. Basic literacy established before higher order level enquiry is encouraged. Focus on breadth of knowledge
'Brain Based and learning style consideration
Very few in evidence; emphasis on listening, reading and writing.
Pupil role
Learn facts and skills by absorbing the content presented by teachers and media resources.
Lesson Checklist.
Is there scope for social interaction and for activity?
Is there variety and choice involved in approaches and responses to work?
Is the lesson set in an appropriate context?
Are suitable ‘brain-friendly’ conditions in place?
Is the content based on the pupils’ existing knowledge?
Is the lesson planned in such a way that it aims to move the pupils’ learning forward?
Is there a clear focus, with explicit learning objectives?
efforts can be made and steps taken to work
towards meeting the conditions implied by this list.
Restructured Setting
Assesment
Assessment of knowledge application.
Teacher Role
Guide pupil enquiry and model active learning.
Social Characteristic
Teacher functions as facilitator
and learner
Possible use the internet
Source of information for interpretation and knowledge
construction
Curriculum Characteristic
Multidisciplinary themes, knowledge integration and application.
Pupil Role
Create knowledge by acting on content provided by teachers
'Brain-based and learning style Consideration
Water available; movement around class encouraged; consideration of pupils concentration span
Enjoyment
enjoyment can be real when they are allowed and encouraged to work in
appropriate ways in a school and classroom atmosphere that supports learning
Excellence
The excellence may well be a personal excellence and should perhaps be seen as achieving
potential
to serve the aim of promoting effective learning
Fun
Enjoyment
Excitement
Naturally, all lessons will be different.