In the latest STEM Magazine Dr. Willis discusses “How to Teach
Students About Their Brain”. (Debbie
sent you an email on Sept. 21st with the link.) Using brain research teaching strategies and
explicitly discussing brain research within your classroom empowers students to
become self-regulated learners with aligns with our Portrait of a
Graduate. If you LOVE this article like
I do and would like to dive deeper, please let me know. This would be a great topic for a book
study!
Dr. Judy Willis, a board-certified neurologist and teacher in
Santa Barbara, Calif., has combined her training in neuroscience and
neuroimaging with her teacher education training and years of classroom
experience. She has become an authority in the field of learning-centered brain
research and classroom strategies derived from this research. You can also find other article and webinars
from Dr. Willis on the ASCD website.