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How Our Brains Learn: Insights for Teaching English Language Learners
Every classroom experience shapes the brain, rewiring neural pathways as students learn. For English language learners, who navigate both academic content and a new language simultaneously, understanding this brain plasticity becomes especially important.
When teachers grasp how the brain processes information, they can create more effective learning environments.
Simple strategies like incorporating movement, using visual aids, and connecting new concepts to students' experiences aren't just helpful teaching tools – they tap into the brain's natural learning processes, creating stronger neural connections and deeper understanding.
This knowledge of neuroscience transforms teaching across all settings, whether in person, online, or hybrid. By understanding how the brain learns, teachers can better support their English language learners, giving them the processing time and multiple learning pathways they need to succeed. The result? More engaging, effective, and enjoyable learning experiences for everyone in the classroom.
Want to learn more about how understanding the brain can enhance your teaching? Contact us to explore our professional development opportunities.
excerpt from Judy Willis, M.D, Marlana Willis, Ignite Student Learning, 2020
Every classroom experience shapes the brain, rewiring neural pathways as students learn. For English language learners, who navigate both academic content and a new language simultaneously, understanding this brain plasticity becomes especially important.
When teachers grasp how the brain processes information, they can create more effective learning environments.
Simple strategies like incorporating movement, using visual aids, and connecting new concepts to students' experiences aren't just helpful teaching tools – they tap into the brain's natural learning processes, creating stronger neural connections and deeper understanding.
This knowledge of neuroscience transforms teaching across all settings, whether in person, online, or hybrid. By understanding how the brain learns, teachers can better support their English language learners, giving them the processing time and multiple learning pathways they need to succeed. The result? More engaging, effective, and enjoyable learning experiences for everyone in the classroom.
Want to learn more about how understanding the brain can enhance your teaching? Contact us to explore our professional development opportunities.
excerpt from Judy Willis, M.D, Marlana Willis, Ignite Student Learning, 2020