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Five Tips to Avoid Stress with Homework

Five Tips to Avoid Stress with Homework. Fresh perspective and practical tips. Overview. WHY Homework??? A little science: Homework and memory Five Power Tips Summary. 2. About Otto Siegel, MCC, M.Ed.

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Five Tips to Avoid Stress with Homework

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  1. Five Tips to Avoid Stress with Homework Fresh perspective and practical tips

  2. Overview WHY Homework??? A little science: Homework and memory Five Power Tips Summary 2

  3. About Otto Siegel, MCC, M.Ed. Nationally recognized expert on human brilliance in educational and corporate environments since 1994 Co-developed The Genius Profile as most comprehensive evaluation system for human brilliance High potential specialist as High School Teacher and Educational Consultant in Germany and Brazil Founder and owner of Genius Coaching in Scottsdale/AZ since 2002 Manager of Training and Leadership Development at NDCHealth (now Symphony Health Solutions) from 1998 - 2002 Holds M.Ed. in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Munich/Germany Co-author of

  4. WHY Homework? Why soccer practice?…. 4

  5. Problem: Superficial Knowledge “Kind of an idea” Cramming for tests Little integration time Low level of long-term retention How can Homework be a solution? 5

  6. Biology of Memory

  7. Step 1: Ultra Short Term Memory • Up to10 s • Circuits of brain cells • Example: Phone number

  8. Step 2: Short-term Memory • Up to 20 minutes • mRNA = short DNA copy • Chemical – slower!!

  9. Step 3: Long-term Memory • 1 hr – Lifetime • Proteins • Brain and Body Cells • SLOW (mostly)

  10. Tip #1: Play FIRST, Homework second Example: Magic sticks

  11. Tip #2: Behavior Modeling Movement Builds Confidence • Connection: Cross Walking • Balance: Pendulum • Expansion : Arm Activator • Conflict Prevention: Genius Boxing

  12. Tip #3: Discover the REAL Challenge Emotional Pressure Learning Style Preferences – Amia, 9 Listen deeper and encourage openness 12

  13. Tip #4 – Create Context and Bigger Picture Best grades possible Curiosity to learn HOW to learn Willingness to feel uncomfortable – growth occurs outside the comfort zone “What are you best at?” – Example: William*, 10 13

  14. Tip #5: Genius Breaks to Re-charge • Physical Movement • Water • Snack • Play Example: Julia* the actress 14

  15. Ready to talk about YOUR situation? Schedule a complimentary Strategy call with me at our table 15

  16. Thank you Text ‘GENIUS’ to 42828 and receive my weekly genius tip Otto Siegel, M.Ed., MCC otto@geniuscoaching.com • 602.283.4527

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