Empowering Gen Z... Leading and Learning in the 21st Century

 The Science of Learning....  Emotions Drive Learning! What do you think about this statement: Elementary: Young learners are highly sensitive to emotions, and their ability to self-regulate is still developing. A positive emotional climate is crucial for building confidence, curiosity, and motivation to learn . Middle School: Middle schoolers undergo rapid brain development , particularly in areas related to emotions and social interactions. They are highly sensitive to peer approval, self-identity, and fairness , which impacts their learning experiences. How could these impact learning?  I am researching to find out! Rebecca Minerd

 Let's learn together! I am continuing my journey to learn about the Science of Learning!  I gave you the seven principles last week.  This week I dove deeper into the first one, Attention matters. Here are the four types of attention relevant to the classroom: Types of Attention Relevant to the Classroom: Sustained Attention: The ability to focus on a task over an extended period (e.g., listening to a lecture, reading a book). Selective Attention: The ability to focus on relevant information while ignoring distractions (e.g., working on an assignment in a noisy classroom). Divided Attention: The ability to multitask effectively (e.g., taking notes while listening to a teacher). Alternating Attention: The ability to shift focus between different tasks (e.g., moving from independent work to group discussion). It made me think..... What about you?  What is "making you think" this week? Rebecca Minerd