EDT 686 Brain Based Teach Adoles Learn

The focus of this course is on addressing adolescent learning, curriculum design, and research ? based instruction in the context of brain development. This course is designed to support classroom instruction, and is not a science/biology course. Modules will cover adolescent Executive Function, its development and impact on student performance. Brain anatomy (neural anatomy) will be explored and discussed. Students will be expected to identify conditions that support adolescent learning, developmental tendencies, personal development, social development and intellectual development (Beamon, 2001; Lambert & McCombs, 1998). Teachers will identify essential components of inquiry lessons and plan lessons that reflect the Adolescent-Centered Teaching (ACT) Model (Crawford, 2007). Teachers will create class profiles to target instruction based on the learning styles of their students. Related issues such as classroom management, motivation, and building a learning community will be addressed. Alternative methods of assessing learning will be introduced and incorporated into practical and classroom-friendly activities.