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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
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
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
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
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.
Mechanics should understand cars.Attorneys should understand the law.Generals should understand the art of war.Professionals should understand the brain.
Connection: Electrical/Chemical • Dendrites (80%) • Nucleus (20%) • Action Potential * calculates input * releases NT • Receptors * specific shapes
Bioelectrical Process a. Ions of power Sodium + Potassium + Calcium + Chloride - c. Produces 25 watts
Frontal Lobe: Prefrontal • Controls thought • Planning • Decision making • Emotions • Rational thinking • Creativity • Makes us human
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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%)
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
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
Contact Jeff Perry PO Box 8179 Wise VA 24293 276-328-8017 jperry@wise.k12.va.us