Brain-Based Pedagogy
Issued by
Northeastern State University
The Brain-Based Pedagogy badge provides pre-service or practicing teachers and instructional specialists with evidence-based knowledge and skills to effectively incorporate and apply brain-compatible techniques that address learners' motivational needs. Competencies align with InTasc standards.
- Type Validation
- Level Intermediate
- Time Months
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Complete the EDUC 5683 Brain-Based Learning course with 80% competency, which is equal to a B in the course based on the following outcomes. The badge earner will be able to:
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Demonstrate knowledge of a brain-based learning environment [InTASC 1].
Standards
The teacher understands how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences.
The teacher works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and creates learning experiences that make these aspects of the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content.
The teacher understands how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues.