Brain Based Strategies

Brain-based learning refers to teaching methods, lesson designs, and school programs that are based on the latest scientific research about how the brain learns, including such factors as cognitive development—how students learn differently as they age, grow, and mature socially, emotionally, and cognitively.
Brain based strategies that I have used in classrooms are as follows:-

1.KWL:- It is a reading strategy that uses questioning to activate prior knowledge, to understand metacognition, and to write to learn. In the first step students, alone or with others, brainstorm what they know about the reading topic.
1.Make K-W-L Charts 
Pass out the accompanying handout to students. Alternatively, you can distribute a blank sheet of paper and ask students to create their own chart.
2. Complete Column 1 
Have students respond to the first prompt in column 1: What do you know about this topic? Students can do this individually or in small groups. Often, teachers create a master list of all students’ responses. One question that frequently emerges for teachers is how to address misconceptions students share. Sometimes it is appropriate to correct false information at this point in the process. Other times, you might want to leave the misconceptions so that students can correct them on their own as they learn new material.
3. Complete Column 2 
Have students respond to the prompt in column 2: What do you Want to know about this topic? Some students may not know where to begin if they don't have much background knowledge on the topic. Therefore, it can be helpful to put the six questions of journalism on the board as prompts (Who? What? Where? When? Why? How?). We suggest that students’ responses and questions be used to direct the course of study. As students share what they want to learn, this step provides an opportunity for teachers to present what they hope students will learn in the unit.
4. Complete Column 3 and Review Columns 1 and 2 
Throughout the unit, students can review their K-W-L charts by adding to column 3:What did you learn? Some teachers have students add to their charts at the end of each lesson, while others have students add to their charts at the end of the week or the end of the unit. As students record what they have learned, they can review the questions in column 2, checking off any questions that they can now answer. They can also add new questions. Students should also review Column 1 so they can identify any misconceptions they may have held before beginning the unit.

2.WORD-GAME BOARD:-

It is a comprehension and vocabulary strategy that makes learning terminology easier for students. It's a fun, interactive activity that engages students and motivates them to learn new words while by setting a clear purpose for reading.

3.MOVEMENT:- It is a strategy wherein students have to move out of their places and learn something in a different way or it may be also in the form of dance.

4.BRAIN NEEDS OXYGEN:- It is a type of strategy which could be used basically in the beginning of the lecture. It helps to get students’ attention, and to prepare students’ brains for learning before, during and after teaching a lesson.