EDU 629 - Beginning Studies in Brain Research (3)

This comprehensive course provides an overview of the newest brain research available. The course identifies and describes the basic components of a brain-based classroom environment. The students discuss interventions that promote a positive classroom atmosphere and create a learning community. They also demonstrate knowledge of techniques that motivate students and enhance the learning processes, describe specific interventions for correcting early emotional and physical disruptions, and 47identify major emotional needs for the developmental stages of childhood and adolescence. Participants develop personal and professional competencies as evidenced by preparing a personal plan utilizing brain research techniques to be implemented in the classroom.