BAM!BAM!Brain-Compatible Brain-Compatible
Learning Learning Strategies That Strategies That
Work!Work!Brad Brinkley, Leslie Brinkley, Lee Ann Smith
Brainstorming & Discussion
Verbal-linguistic Auditory
I believe in the inherent worth of
each student.
I believe in the inherent worth of
each student.
Field Trips
Naturalist Kinesthetic/Tactile
Games
Interpersonal Kinesthetic/tactile
Graphic Organizers
• Logical-mathematical/spatial
• Visual/tactile
Humor
• Verbal-linguistic
• Auditory
I create a safe and friendly
atmosphere in my classroom.
I create a safe and friendly
atmosphere in my classroom.
Manipulatives/Experiments
Logical/Mathematical Tactile
Metaphors, Analogies, Similes
Spatial Visual/Auditory
Thomas Edison Alexander Graham BellRelating factor: was
invented by
Mnemonic Devices
Musical-rhythmic Visual/Auditory
Parentheses
Exponents
Multiply
Divide
Addition
Subtraction
Order of Operations
Movement
• Bodily-kinesthetic
• Kinesthetic
I am creative and competent.
I am creative and competent.
Drawing and Artwork
Spatial Kinesthetic/tactile
Music & Rhythm
• Musical-rhythmic
• Auditory
I am a lifelong learner, and my
students know it.
I am a lifelong learner, and my
students know it.
Project-Based/Problem-Based Instruction
Logical-mathematical Visual/tactile
Role Play, Drama, etc.
• Bodily-kinesthetic
• Kinesthetic
Storytelling
• Verbal-linguistic
• Auditory
I know how the brain works best
and teach accordingly.
I know how the brain works best
and teach accordingly.
Technology
• Spatial
• Visual/tactile
Visualization
• Spatial
• Visual
I believe in the inherent worth of
each student.
I believe in the inherent worth of
each student.
Visuals
• Spatial
• Visual
Writing/Journals
• Intrapersonal
• Visual/tactile
Reciprocal Teaching Cooperative Grouping
• Verbal-linguistic
•Auditory
Work-Study and Apprenticeships
• Interpersonal
•Visual Tactile
BAM! “Kick it Up a Notch!” Enhancing the ELA/Social Studies
Comprehension Curriculum
Brad BrinkleyLeslie BrinkleyLee Ann Smith
Welcome to Brain-Compatible
LearningInstructional Leader
Brad Brinkley
Expert Teachers Leslie Brinkley, Lee Ann Smith, Karen Guidry,
Tina Armand, Tammy Bell, and Vicki Gaar
Today’s Menu
•Grade 6 ELA Comprehensive Curriculum Activity
Unit 1-CCA #2-Parts of a Newspaper
The KICK! Added by Brad Brinkley
•Grade 6 Social Studies Comprehensive Curriculum Activity
Unit 1-CCA #2-Location on a Globe
The KICK! Added by Leslie Brinkley and Lee Ann Smith
Managing Effective & Accountable Teaching
M.E.A.T.M.E.A.T.Walk-Around Observation
Form
CONTENT/DEVELOPMENT: Check those observed
Gives meaningful introduction Ensures student engagement
Makes connections Teaches content in chunks
Checks for understanding Provides remediation
Provides teacher and/or student focused instruction Provides enrichment
Asks high order questions Knowledge Comprehension Application Analysis Synthesis Evaluation
COMMENTS:
Adapts instruction to learners needs Varies instruction for learning styles
ACTIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES: Check those observed
Brainstorming/discussion Drawing/Artwork
Games Graphic Organizers/Semantic/Word Maps
Humor Manipulatives/Experiments/Labs/Models
Metaphor/Analogy/Simile Mnemonic Devices
Movement Music/Rhythm/Rhyme/Rap
Project/Problem-based Instruction Reciprocal Teaching/Cooperative Learning
Roleplay/Drama/Pantomine/Charades Storytelling
Technology Visualization/Guided Imagery
Visuals Writing Journals
OTHER/COMMENTS:
STUDENT BEHAVIORS: Check those observed
Actively engaged Reading Writing
Completing worksheet Working in cooperative groups Taking a test
Working on text assignments Using manipulatives Using technology
OTHER/COMMENTS:
CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION/CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT: Check those observed
Shows evidence of lesson planning Makes effective use of materials/resources
Demonstrates organized flow of lesson Arranges classroom to support instruction
Uses appropriate communication Maintains discipline
Displays of student work evident Bulletin board current/useful
COMMENTS:
Teacher: _____________________________ Date _______Time______ Subject/Grade _________________
MANAGING EFFECTIVE & ACCOUNTABLE TEACHING M.E.A.T.
After Dinner Conversations
Reaching a Consensus:
•THINK individually about the question
•RECORD your ideas on your part of the graphic organizer
•REACH A CONSENSUS on an answer/answers
•SHARE with the large group
Consensus Organizer
Topic for
Discussion
After Dinner Questions1. What is the difference between a strategy and an activity? Give
examples.
2. What is the difference between group work and cooperative learning? Give examples.
3. What was your favorite strategy you saw today? Why? Show how it can be used in each discipline.
4. How can I help teachers to implement these strategies, and how will I ensure productive follow-up and support?
5. How can I model these strategies for teachers and help them realize that they are cross-curricular?
6. How do I monitor teachers’ growth and its effect on student achievement?
7. Will I be able to identify the critical attributes of successful implementation of strategies? Explain the critical attributes of the strategies.
8. Give an example of how any of these strategies engage students’ brains.
Recipes for LearningHyerle, David (1995) Thinking Maps Tools for Learning. Cary, NC.
Kagen, Spencer (1994) Cooperative Learning. San Clemente, CA.
Chickie-Wolfe, Louise A. (2005) Cognitive Nourishment: Life-Changing Affirmations for the Savvy Teacher. San Diego, CA. The Brain Store.
Tate, Marcia (2003) Worksheets Don’t Grow Dendrites. Thousand Oaks, CA.
Deshler, Don and Jean Schmacher Strategic Instruction Model: Linking Routine
Marzano, Robert, Debra Pickering, & Jane Pollock Classroom Instruction That Works. Alexandria, VA
Contact Information:Tina Armand [email protected]
Brad Brinkley [email protected]
Leslie Brinkley [email protected]
Tammy Bell [email protected]
Vicki Gaar [email protected]
Karen Guidry [email protected]
Lee Ann Smith [email protected]