During the last decade, society has been inundated with research regarding the brain and learning. Neuroscientists, along with psychologists, biologists, and educators are bridging gaps between the software of the mind (thinking, feeling, remembering) and the hardware of the brain (neuronal, dendritic, and synaptic reactions). The research strongly suggests that the brain is pre-wired to do a very important -LEARN! Learning is essential to its survival.

MOST OF WHAT IS CRITICAL TO THE BRAIN AND LEARNING CAN BE FOUND IN

ENVIRONMENTS ENRICHED
BY:
Challenge Choices Novelty		Emotions Reflection Feedback

Encouragement and Affirmations

Active ("Hands-On") Learning

Cooperative Learning

Multiple Sensory Experiences

Optimal Levels of Stress