Read vision statements that affirm secondary and university renewal, and you’ll spot innovative learning opportunities for all. Observe classes in these same schools, though, and practical results appear far less impressive. Have you noticed that a school’s intent, and its classroom practices too often differ when it comes to renewed learning and assessment opportunities for all learners??
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Take visible results of renewal in secondary and higher educational in classes you’ve observed. Does cutting edge theory impact great learning? 5000 failed schools may be closing soon in hopes of new directions. Will new opportunities replace failed learning centers?
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At MITA Brain Based Center - we certify secondary and university faculty to teach and assess with more of the brain in mind. Renewal takes specific, and practical steps that result in higher motivation and achievement. Follow our August Brain Institute in Rochester NY, and at MITA Brain Institute News.
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Posts below shed light on secondary and university learning with the brain in mind.
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In brain based approaches learners and faculty together apply smart skills to create new neuron pathways toward the change that benefits all learners. What do you think?
on May 9th, 2009 at 9:54 am
Hi Ellen,
The “gap” is everywhere and it feeds our cynical side. Vision statements in businesses as well as educational institutions are like “Mom, apple pie and the American flag” — hard not to agree with.
But when when the doing and the intent don’t match even the most hope-filled among us get discouraged.
Wasn’t it James that said something like, “thinking is for acting”?
Glad to know you and Robyn are on the case!
Keep creating… with abandon,
Mike
on May 9th, 2009 at 10:38 am
Hey Mike – seeing your wonderful wisdom again inspires my day! Thanks for stopping by! My life’s challenge is to present, do and test cutting edge approaches in that gap you speak of here!
Once folks taste the amazing results of renewal with visible benefits – there’s no turning back.
Not familiar “thinking is for acting,” but often refer to James quote, “be doers of the word, not merely hearers… Yes – that really does fit here too!
When we challenge leaders, learners and OURSELVES with the brain in mind revolution results!
Stay blessed Mike!
on May 11th, 2009 at 11:40 am
[...] favors renewal and new opportunities for all learners. Hopefully, the shut down will result in secondary schools and universities who rebuild with brains in mind. This radical move raises a larger question [...]
on May 24th, 2009 at 7:52 am
[...] Rochester’s first MITA Brain Institute – custom designed for Secondary Faculty, with the brain in mind. Participants will create curriculum together to jumpstart teen brains for higher motivation and [...]
on Jun 17th, 2009 at 8:11 am
[...] Secondary and University with Brains in Mind 5. Parents’ Brains Belong at Secondary School —- 6. Renew with the Brain in Mind —— 7. [...]
on Jun 29th, 2009 at 8:46 am
[...] Secondary and University with Brains in Mind 5. Parents’ Brains Belong at Secondary School —- 6. Renew with the Brain in Mind —— 7. [...]
on Aug 8th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
[...] a university class, secondary school class, or staff meeting where every participant sees clear target…, and you’ll also see how targets impact learning and growth. Always expressed in specifics [...]
on Aug 30th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
[...] Lack of vision for community at university, cements more of what George Douglas described in Education without Impact as: rigid walls, upward ladders, a confusing array of offerings to students, a forbidding and meaningless collection of beehive segments, a Mandarin snobbery based on specialization, an unhealthy desire to hoard one’s subject matter, one’s private preserves and achievements. [...]