Academies & Institutes
For more information on our institutes and academies, click on the link below.BEGIN WITH THE BRAIN! Orchestrating the Learner-Centered
Classroom
Presenter: Martha Kaufeldt
Workshop Time: 9:00 am - 4:00
pm
Registration time: 8:30 am
Registration fee: $175, $150 for Texas ASCD members
for a one day session
$349, $299 for Texas ASCD members
for a two day session
to schedule this session in your area, contact Texas ASCD at 1-800-717-2723
Summary:
This engaging seminar provides
valuable information about three key elements of Brain Compatible
Teaching and Learning. Recent research about how student’s brains grow,
develop and respond to the environment should influence our classroom
practices. Understanding some “brain basics” can give educators
guidelines that will help them design truly brain-compatible classrooms
and school environments. Participants will gain specific practical
strategies to help reduce student stress, discover systems and
procedures for effective classroom management, orchestrate
opportunities for differentiated instruction and learn a variety of
strategies for grouping students. Discover how to create a brain and
body compatible environment that will bring the JOY of learning into
their classrooms! Creating a climate and environment that is
conducive for learning is the foundation for success.
Learn about the 3 Key Elements of Brain-Compatible Learning:
Martha Kaufeldt:
Martha Kaufeldt brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her motivational and dynamic workshops and keynotes. She is a full-time trainer and consultant with an extensive background in brain-compatible teaching and learning. She has taught at all grade levels, served as a district level gifted coordinator and staff developer, and most recently was the Lead Teacher and restructuring coordinator of a demonstration "brain-compatible" school. Martha is also a master at designing integrated, meaningful curriculum.
She began her passion for understanding brain research and classroom applications in 1984 as a lead trainer for the Kovalik ITI model. She is the creator of the "Concept in a Day" (book & video) program that demonstrates how educators can maximize learning using a brain-compatible immersion strategy.
Her best-selling book, "Begin with the Brain: Orchestrating the Learner-Centered Classroom" (Zephyr Press, 1999) gives concrete classroom application strategies on how to implement the theories. Martha's audiences appreciate her personable humorous style and she is often recruited to present the introduction of brain-compatible learning concepts and the practical applications for educators.
Who Should Attend: Classroom Teachers, ESL, Instructional Support Staff, GATE Teachers, Specialists, Student Teachers and Administrators!
Learn about the 3 Key Elements of Brain-Compatible Learning:
- When the brain reacts to stress and perceived threat, its capabilities are MINIMIZED. Maintaining an emotionally SAFE and SECURE, and a physically HEALTHY environment is vital for learning!
- For POWERFUL LEARNING to occur, the brain must be stimulated in multi-sensory, ENRICHED ENVIRONMENTS.
- To assure long-term retention, the brain must ACTIVELY PROCESS new learning. Using preferred learning styles and intelligences, the learner can REFLECT, COLLABORATE and MAKE CHOICES.
Martha Kaufeldt:
Martha Kaufeldt brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her motivational and dynamic workshops and keynotes. She is a full-time trainer and consultant with an extensive background in brain-compatible teaching and learning. She has taught at all grade levels, served as a district level gifted coordinator and staff developer, and most recently was the Lead Teacher and restructuring coordinator of a demonstration "brain-compatible" school. Martha is also a master at designing integrated, meaningful curriculum.
She began her passion for understanding brain research and classroom applications in 1984 as a lead trainer for the Kovalik ITI model. She is the creator of the "Concept in a Day" (book & video) program that demonstrates how educators can maximize learning using a brain-compatible immersion strategy.
Her best-selling book, "Begin with the Brain: Orchestrating the Learner-Centered Classroom" (Zephyr Press, 1999) gives concrete classroom application strategies on how to implement the theories. Martha's audiences appreciate her personable humorous style and she is often recruited to present the introduction of brain-compatible learning concepts and the practical applications for educators.
Who Should Attend: Classroom Teachers, ESL, Instructional Support Staff, GATE Teachers, Specialists, Student Teachers and Administrators!
