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Problem Solving and Brain Based Learning

This document outlines a presentation on problem solving and brain based learning. It discusses why problem solving is an appropriate way to develop thinking and learning. It also reflects on how current teaching and learning fosters problem solving skills. Finally, it examines the elements of learning capacity like intuition, memory, creativity, reasoning, and metacognition that can be developed through problem solving approaches.

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Problem Solving and Brain Based Learning

This document outlines a presentation on problem solving and brain based learning. It discusses why problem solving is an appropriate way to develop thinking and learning. It also reflects on how current teaching and learning fosters problem solving skills. Finally, it examines the elements of learning capacity like intuition, memory, creativity, reasoning, and metacognition that can be developed through problem solving approaches.

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Problem Solving and Brain Based Learning

William McAllister Director of Teaching and Learning Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre [email protected]

Aims of this session


To outline why problem solving is the appropriate way of developing thinking and learning. To reflect upon our own teaching and learning considering how it fosters problem solving and thinking skills.

Who am I? (1)
A classroom teacher with over 15 years experience 12 years as a Head of History AST in history since 2004 Responsible for teaching & learning in the biggest school in Kent Involved in problem solving and project based learning since 2003.

Who am I? (2)
A passionate Scot living in Kent A Francophile Someone who doesnt understand that patience is a virtue (so I am told) A bookworm (so my partner says) A lover of travel and other cultures A person who manages stress but has no empathy (according to EI tests!!).

Elements of learning capacity


Intuition Memory Creativity Reasoning/Logic Metacognition

Role of parents and teachers


Experiential play Linked to social, emotional, physical and cognitive development Parents and teachers as role models Providing opportunities to practice and learn

Problem solving
Maximises the development of childrens learning Uses a full range of human abilities Children acquire competencies Understanding of process across a range of activities

A full range of abilities


Social/ Human Movement

Emotional

Auditory Human Abilities Visual/ Spatial

Spiritual

Linguistic/ Symbolic

Mechanical/ Technical Scientific/ Realistic

Mathematic/ Symbolic

Discussion point

Which of the human abilities are most dominant in your personality? Fill in the questionnaire to find out. Which of these abilities do you see most often in the classroom? Which could be better catered for?

A rich learning environment is a balancing act

Over rich environments


Flood the child Deny the child their individuality Cut down on personal space and rest

Impoverished environments
Deny experiential opportunities Lack dynamism Lack physicality

Discussion point

In what ways do our school classrooms foster an enabling environment for our students?

Vital Learning Capacities June Maker and Belle Wallace (2004)


Intuition Thinking rapidly Knowing & Feeling Insight

Creativity Think, develop & implement new ideas New ways Problem Solving

Memory Recall knowledge Use skills Use techniques Research

Metacognition Think about thinking Reflect & Select Self-monitoring

Reasoning Link ideas systematically Explain, evaluate & decide

Discussion point

In your teaching and learning how far do you encourage opportunities for students to develop these learning capacities? Where could you create space to deliver them more fully?

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