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The learning brain
Learning begins with the brain — not the curriculum.
Every brain learns — but not every brain learns the same way. Attention, emotion, memory, motivation, stress and relationships aren't separate from learning. They are learning.
When we understand how the brain works, we stop asking 'Why won't this child learn?' and start asking 'What does this child need in order to learn?'
When we understand how the brain works, we stop asking 'Why won't this child learn?' and start asking 'What does this child need in order to learn?'
Curiosity changes everything.
The heart of it
A few ideas that make this easier to understand.
Every brain learns
Differently, not less.
It's all connected
Attention, emotion, memory, motivation.
Change the question
From 'why won't' to 'what does this child need'.
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