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PEITF COURSES

IDEAS: BRAIN-BASED WAYS WE THINK AND LEARN™
(formerly called: Patterns for IDEAS)

This lively course creates an understanding of the four critical thinking/problem-solving thought processes used on a regular basis in classroom and life — induction, deduction, analysis, and synthesis. Taught in an environment that models brain-compatible teaching and learning, educators explore how the brain takes in, stores, and communicates information. From this understanding, educators develop brain-based teaching strategies to take back to their classrooms. The latest in brain-compatible learning strategies are explored and incorporated into the educator's repertoire.

1. Gain an understanding of how the mind processes information

Storage of information in patterns.
Self-correction.
Learning from experience.
Capacity to create.
Memory types and memories and emotions.
Storage of concrete images.
Generalizations from experiences.
Synthesis building.

2. Learn to identify and practice types of critical thinking and
problem-solving

Define each of four thinking processes as they exist in classroom applications.
Model and practice each thinking process to insure transfer.

3. Create brain-compatible thinking and learning

Practice developing brain-compatible lessons that move students from analysis to synthesis.
Reflect on learning and thinking for the development of metacognition.

4. Learn to employ practical teaching techniques that model current
brain-research findings

Creating a safe learning environment.
Using techniques which improve memory.
Developing meaningful content.
Providing time to learn.
Enriching the environment with visual and auditory elements.
Employing Live-Event lessons.
Using energizers to stimulate thinking and learning.
Setting up strategic celebrations.

OTHER COURSES:

Purposeful Learning Through Multiple Intelligences

Achieving Student Outcomes Through Cooperative Learning

Discovering the Power of Live Event Learning

Meaningful Activities to Generate Interesting Classrooms

Building Communication and Teamwork in the Classroom (Project T.E.A.C.H.)

Teaching Through Learning Channels

I.D.E.A.S. - Brain Based Ways We Think and Learn (Patterns for I.D.E.A.S.)

Literacy for All