You've Gotta Have Heart...

I've expanded my research of education reform into another great book, Mind, Brain, and Education Science: A Comprehensive Guide To The New Brain-Based Teaching, by Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa.

I have only made it a few chapters in, but was inspired by a previous post to share a few notes I have so far. Not only does the content for which we are educating our students need to change, but the way we deliver that new content could use some revamping as well. MBE (Mind, Brain, Education) is the study of the brain, how it learns, and how we can teach to better reach our students, all of our students. According to this author,

"MBE science standards make teaching methods and diagnoses more precise. Through MBE, teachers have better diagnostic tools to help them more accurately understand their students' strengths and weaknesses." The author goes on to say, "One of the most satisfying elements of MBE science is having the tools to maximize the potential of each individual as he or she learns new skills."

First I would like to say that if this doesn't inspire you to start teacher researching brain based education, you need to turn in your resignation. Knowing that studying this can help you better reach your students, and help your students maximize their potential, is what teaching is all about. Second, I would like to say, please check back because as a devoted teacher and advocate, I will continue to post all that I learn about brain based education, as well and post some ideas for the classroom. I encourage you to study on your own and bring what you have learned and share it on my blog, or at least steal my notes and use them with your students!!!