EricJensen by prattbennet

If I had to choose the pioneer of brain-based learning applications in the classroom, I'd choose Eric Jensen. Though he wasn't the first to do the research, or break down the learning process into separate cognitive tasks, he was one of the first to experiment with and refine techniques that would literally allow him to hack students' mindsets into states much more receptive to learning.

His book, Teaching with the Brain in Mind, is a treasure trove of information about what can trigger students' minds to open up to new ideas and information, and how to use that knowledge to create more engaging, enriching, and challenging classes.

A champion of teachers as well as students, Eric gives a master class in this interview in research and experience-backed approaches to successfully begin, ldea, and end a course hour.

In this interview, he explains:

-How he used to teach when he first started, and why that didn't work;

-Why all teachers need to move away from the all-delivery model of teaching to an all-engagement one;

-What "gaudy goals" are and why they can help your students surpass their expectations of their own potential;

-How to break up a course hour into a variety of chunks that help students prepare, learn, reflect, and assess

-And much more.