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Moving forward on brain-based learning

Article Abstract:

Brain-based contextual learning is playing an important role in educational reforms. A national movement is encouraging the integration of academic and vocational education. Organizations are successfully absorbing the principles of contextual learning into curriculum development. A program has been formulated to integrate academic and vocational education through applied-learning techniques. Another program has been developed to encourage a dialogue on brain-based education. A Contextual Learning Institute and Consortium has been established to conduct research on the brain and learning.

Curricula, Curriculum

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Lively connections

Article Abstract:

Connected, or contextual, education is arguably better for students, but experience of educators shows that it is difficult to implement. Time is a major obstacle in the way of connected education. This can be overcome if the educators spare time to plan and design context-based curriculum and recognize students' interests. Teachers can also create activities which reinforce the knowledge and skills of the students for helping them with their lives. Moreover, the school needs to have a set of goals. Experiences and strategies of instruction implemented in various schools are discussed.

Analysis, Evaluation, Experiential learning, Curriculum planning, Curriculum development

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Cerebral context

Article Abstract:

The process of brain-based learning relies greatly on making a connection between the subject content and its context. The brain tends to remove information which is unconnected or meaningless. Teaching based on time limits, reward, and punishment discourages the use of the thinking-brain which is essential for long-term learning. Educational excellence can only develop when the diversity of human capability, the power of the human brain, and brain-based learning are considered.

Critical thinking

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