Whole Brain Teaching utilizes multi stimuli simultaneously to engage all 12 intelligences and activate both sides of the brain.
Each side of the brain has different functions to perform.
Whole Brain learning leaves room for learning to happen that was “not taught” and it focuses on active and passive learning, where a learner makes connections and uses both sides of the left and right brain.
In any kind of successful learning, a learner must have some type of Logical Picture. That picture can be felt, seen or heard. Often it is a combination of “seeing” a picture with the ears, “hearing” a picture through the fingers.
In whole brain learning it is usually best to begin with passive learning and then continue the integration through active learning.
Passive learning includes looking at pictures and guided imagery while music is playing. The student listens to the new material where the presenter uses a very paced, rhythmic voice. The brain begins
the integration process.
One 3rd grade teacher took Cercone Learning “Learning Room Story” CD and had his students go on a guided imagery journey to the Math Castle. He was amazed that his students understood math so much better
and was astounded that they even understood some concepts he had not taught.
Active Learning encourages students to draw, role play, play games and use drama as they develop new ideas. Active learning is also taking notes in color and verbalizing the learning material.
