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Making the Connections!: Brain-Based Learning and Coordinated School Health

Making the Connections!: Brain-Based Learning and Coordinated School Health . Objectives . Discuss brain research and review how the brain processes information Discuss how coordinated school health is connected with brain-based learning

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Making the Connections!: Brain-Based Learning and Coordinated School Health

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  1. Making the Connections!:Brain-Based Learning and Coordinated School Health

  2. Objectives • Discuss brain research and review how the brain processes information • Discuss how coordinated school health is connected with brain-based learning • Discuss how we can use this research to improve student achievement and promote coordinated school health

  3. What is brain-based learning? Attempt to match the research on how the brain processes information with the strategies and processes we utilize when working with individuals

  4. Coordinated School Health in West Grand School District a. Health Coalition b. Dental Van c. Medical Van d. Community Liaison e. Early Childhood f. Incredible Years g. Sun Safety h. Physical Education i. Staff Wellness j. Nutrition k. Mental health l. Reduced academic time

  5. How do we learn? Learning is a physiological process consisting of highly complicated bio-electrical and chemical interactions. We must address the holistic nature of the child to be successful. Coordinated School Health provides an excellent model for this approach.

  6. Reading Scores

  7. Writing Scores

  8. Math Scores

  9. Results: PALS Test

  10. Results: PALS Testing

  11. Results: Third Grade SOLs

  12. Results: Combined 3rd and 5th

  13. Results: SOLs 3rd to 5th

  14. Results: Stanford IX

  15. Mechanics should understand cars.Attorneys should understand the law.Generals should understand the art of war.Professionals should understand the brain.

  16. Neurons: Key to Learning

  17. Synapses

  18. Connection: Electrical/Chemical • Dendrites (80%) • Nucleus (20%) • Action Potential * calculates input * releases NT • Receptors * specific shapes

  19. Bioelectrical Process a. Ions of power Sodium + Potassium + Calcium + Chloride - c. Produces 25 watts

  20. Frontal Lobe: Prefrontal • Controls thought • Planning • Decision making • Emotions • Rational thinking • Creativity • Makes us human

  21. Neurotransmitters:

  22. Connection 1:Health Services Brain is designed for survival a. Survival is primary (basic needs) Brain will sacrifice all, including higher order thinking skills, to survive and meet basic needs. b. Safety c. Food (3% of Weight/20% of Energy) d. Sense of Belonging e. Pace of Change f. Brain is designed for survival g. Prioritize functions to aid survival h. Dental/vision needs i. Prime time - neurological growth

  23. Connection 2: Family/Community Involvement Early Childhood is Important Time a. 15 million neurons per hour b. 17th week of pregnancy *One billion neurons - more than adult c. Neuron growth * 8 months 1,000 trillion synapses * 10 years 500 trillion synapses d. 13% are premature e. 4th week – folic acid f. Cell migration/elaboration g. First year 60% of nutrition h. Apoptosis i. Non-programmed neurons j. Importance of sleep

  24. Connection 3: Family/Community Involvement Humans Need Contact/Purpose a. Reduces stress by 8% b. Isolation/smoking c. Isolation/physical pain d. Need 12 positive comments e. Laugher creates T cells f. Talking - oxygen/blood g. Designed to live 120 years h. Impacts weight i. Brain needs purpose * Retirement/spouse

  25. Connection 4:Staff Wellness Need to Take Care of Yourself a. Reduce Stress b. 20% green c. 60% red d. Allostatic load e. Stress = Trauma f. Difficult work environment * 28 % Scream * 14% Hurt someone * 27% have no close friend g. Poor Diet h. Martyrdom Syndrome i. Isolation

  26. Connection 5:Understanding Stress Human Stress is Self-Imposed a. Reconfigures brain function b. Stops non-essential functions c. Increases blood sugar d. Activates immune system e. Activates clotting f. Activates tunnel vision g. Prevents multi-tasking h. Creates “flashbulb” memory h. Creates a “gas and brake” i. Activates hypothalamus j. Inhibits morality/ethics

  27. Impact of Stress a. Telomeres * 1,700 at birth/300 at age 70 * Lost 9 – 17 years b. Control is important c. Electrical/rat experiment d. Reconfigures the brain * Hippocampus (keys) * Shuts down prefrontal e. Neurogenesis reduced 30% f. Inactive kids - more stress Ways to Reduce Stress a. Physical activity b. Family interaction c. Healthier diets d. Healthier school environment e. Counseling f. Health Services g. Health education h. Community involvement i. Staff wellness Connection 6:Counseling/Activity/Nutrition/Wellness

  28. Connection 7:Physical Education/Activity Humans Need Movement a. Satisfies need to move/tumble b. Allows cognitive processes (RAS) c. Promotes inhibitory controls d. Stimulates neuron growth/life e. Increases blood flow/oxygen f. Provides neurotropins g. Increases serotonin/dopamine h. Trains quick response & recovery i. Strengthens basal ganglia j. Stimulates BDNF, LPT, NGF d. Reverses impact of safety (60hrs) e. Creates memory anchors (typing)

  29. Connection 8:Healthy School Environment Learn/Act Subconsciously a. Motivated by subconscious learning b. Rely on non-verbals c. Rely on facial expressions (33 ms) d. Utilize peptides * Affective communication * Alter physical elements f. Act on prejudices and bias g. Focus on at-risk times/places h. Act on mirror neurons i. Cerebellum (automated responses/driving)

  30. Connection 9: Healthy School Environment Physical Environment Impacts a. Lighting b. Temperature c. Plants d. Aromas e. Ionization f. Humidity g. Ventilation h. Access to water i. Sense of safety j. Connection with staff member

  31. Connection 10:Counseling/Psychological Importance of Amygdala a. Controls alarm system b. Controls emotions c. Evaluates danger d. Alters perception e. Dictates behavior f. Makes unconscious decisions g. Impacts genders differently * Male (Testosterone/Motor) * Female (Estrogen/Language)

  32. Connection 11:Nutrition/Health Education Nutrition is Important a. Variances in pH/neuron polarity b. Tyrosine and Tryptophan c. Consumatory prowling d. Vitamin A, C, E, & B e. Breakfast f. At-risk diets g. Many meal diets h. Availability of food i. Food outside home (20%) j. Calories from drinks (20%)

  33. Connection 12:Family Involvement/Counseling Teenagers/Perfect Storm a. Puberty occurring earlier b. React to pheromones c. Females are influenced by: * Oxytocin (bonding) * Serotonin (attachment) d. Males are influenced by: * Testosterone (competition) * Vasopressin (dominance) e. Strong need to connect

  34. Connection 13:Health Services Teens are vulnerable to drugs a. Act as neurotransmitters b. Have a decreased sensation c. Use reduces dopamine * need more drug to replace dopamine d. Alcohol destroys glutamate e. Alter brain formation f. Destroys neurons h. Increases morbidity/mortality * 200/300% increase c. Increases in alcohol dependence * Ages 18-20 (12%) d. Increases in marijuana use * Age 15

  35. Connection 14:Family Involvement

  36. Contact Jeff Perry PO Box 8179 Wise VA 24293 276-328-8017 jperry@wise.k12.va.us

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