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    This document outlines a presentation on problem solving and brain based learning. It discusses why problem solving is an appropriate way to develop thinking and learning. It also reflects on how current teaching and learning fosters problem solving skills. Finally, it examines the elements of learning capacity like intuition, memory, creativity, reasoning, and metacognition that can be developed through problem solving approaches.

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    Problem Solving and Brain Based Learning

    William McAllister Director of Teaching and Learning Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre w.mcallister@homewood.kent.sch.uk

    Aims of this session


    To outline why problem solving is the appropriate way of developing thinking and learning. To reflect upon our own teaching and learning considering how it fosters problem solving and thinking skills.

    Who am I? (1)
    A classroom teacher with over 15 years experience 12 years as a Head of History AST in history since 2004 Responsible for teaching & learning in the biggest school in Kent Involved in problem solving and project based learning since 2003.

    Who am I? (2)
    A passionate Scot living in Kent A Francophile Someone who doesnt understand that patience is a virtue (so I am told) A bookworm (so my partner says) A lover of travel and other cultures A person who manages stress but has no empathy (according to EI tests!!).

    Elements of learning capacity


    Intuition Memory Creativity Reasoning/Logic Metacognition

    Role of parents and teachers


    Experiential play Linked to social, emotional, physical and cognitive development Parents and teachers as role models Providing opportunities to practice and learn

    Problem solving
    Maximises the development of childrens learning Uses a full range of human abilities Children acquire competencies Understanding of process across a range of activities

    A full range of abilities


    Social/ Human Movement

    Emotional

    Auditory Human Abilities Visual/ Spatial

    Spiritual

    Linguistic/ Symbolic

    Mechanical/ Technical Scientific/ Realistic

    Mathematic/ Symbolic

    Discussion point

    Which of the human abilities are most dominant in your personality? Fill in the questionnaire to find out. Which of these abilities do you see most often in the classroom? Which could be better catered for?

    A rich learning environment is a balancing act

    Over rich environments


    Flood the child Deny the child their individuality Cut down on personal space and rest

    Impoverished environments
    Deny experiential opportunities Lack dynamism Lack physicality

    Discussion point

    In what ways do our school classrooms foster an enabling environment for our students?

    Vital Learning Capacities June Maker and Belle Wallace (2004)


    Intuition Thinking rapidly Knowing & Feeling Insight

    Creativity Think, develop & implement new ideas New ways Problem Solving

    Memory Recall knowledge Use skills Use techniques Research

    Metacognition Think about thinking Reflect & Select Self-monitoring

    Reasoning Link ideas systematically Explain, evaluate & decide

    Discussion point

    In your teaching and learning how far do you encourage opportunities for students to develop these learning capacities? Where could you create space to deliver them more fully?

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