Brain-Based Learning
Increasing Human Potential

Presented by Dr. Doris E. Sweeney A Program of the Walden University Cyberspace Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa September 2000

1. Personal
2. Questions
   1. What is brain-based learning?
   2. What applications/implications exist in the classroom?
   3. Are other learning theories and the application of those theories useful in todayís classroom?
   4. Which do we choose: holistic or piecemeal instructional techniques/tools?
   5. Does dominance matter? Why/why not?
   6. Would knowing your personal profile matter in your classroom management style or use of techniques?
   7. Can you develop an open mind to accept important educational changes when those changes are grass roots instead of "from the top down?"
   8. How much water do you drink on a daily basis?

3. Introduction: What is brain-based learning? Left-handedness, right footedness, right eyed, right earÖdoes dominance matter? Does water matter? Is it all IQ? Or, is it a holistic balance?

   In recent years, brain-based learning has become a popular tool in the teaching of children and to some extent, the teaching of adults in some curricular application. But what is it?

4. Definition:

5. Evaluating Your Personal Responses

6. Implications in the Classroom

7. Techniques to Increase Classroom/Personal Performance

8. Questions/Answers (Interactive)

9. Resources