Networks of Learning Recognition Strategic Affective

“ Learners cannot be reduced to simple categories such as “disabled” or “bright”. They differ within and across all three brain networks, showing shades of strength and weakness that make each of them unique.”

Joe Second Grade boy In an inclusion classroom 19 other children 1 teacher & 1 special ed. assistant

Strengths Good phonological processing & decoding of words Strong memory for math facts & procedures Creative ideas Motivated learner Computer savvy

Areas in Need of Improvement Reading Comprehension Math Problem Solving Written Expression (Organizing thoughts)

Reading Comprehension –Difficulty with story retell –Making personal connections to text –Making inferences –Summarizing –Sequencing Events –Evaluating Text (Why?)

Into the Book Reading comprehension resource for K-4 students and teachers Research-based strategies: --Using Prior Knowledge, Making Connections, Questioning, Visualizing, Inferring, Summarizing, Evaluating and Synthesizing.

Neuroscience Connection Into the book incorporates drawing, putting music to story details and draws upon various senses which increases brain interaction and communication. The brain understands best when facts and skills are embedded in natural spatial memory. The child is engaged in different strategies and principles which ensures attention.

Math Problem Solving Difficulty planning and executing for problem solving Strong knowledge of facts but difficulty effectively applying knowledge Difficulty following sequencing of steps

Thinking Blocks Engaging, interactive math tool Developed by classroom teachers Helps students learn how to solve multistep word problems Uses brightly colored blocks Students model the relationships among the components of each word problem

Neuroscience Connection Creates positive associations Allows for independent discovery learning Decreases stress, which solidifies learning.

Written Expression Difficulty organizing thoughts Difficulty integrating content Expressing ideas while effectively following the writing process

Read Write Think a collection of online Student Materials to support literacy learning interactive tools can be used to supplement a variety of lessons provide an opportunity for students to use technology while developing their literacy skills

Writing Fun Interactive Online Structured writing tool Helps elementary age students –write descriptions, narratives, poetry, explanations, procedures, etc.

Neuroscience Connection Creative, visual highly engaging to maintain attention Stress free Can be personalized to increase emotional connection to make learning more relevant