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Making the Connections!:
Brain-Based Learning and
Coordinated School Health
Objectives
Discuss brain research and review how
the brain processes information
 Discuss how coordinated school health
is connected with brain-based learning
 Discuss how we can use this research
to improve student achievement and
promote coordinated school health
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What is brain-based
learning?
Attempt to match
the research on how
the brain processes
information with the
strategies and
processes we utilize
when working with
individuals
Coordinated School Health in
West Grand School District
a. Health Coalition
b. Dental Van
c. Medical Van
d. Community Liaison
e. Early Childhood
f. Incredible Years
g. Sun Safety
h. Physical Education
i. Staff Wellness
j. Nutrition
k. Mental health
l. Reduced academic time
How do we learn?
Learning is a physiological
process consisting of highly
complicated bio-electrical and
chemical interactions.
We must address the holistic
nature of the child to be
successful.
Coordinated
School
Health
provides an excellent model for
this approach.
Reading Scores
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2002
2003
3rd
Grade
5th
Grade
7th
Grade
10th
Grade
Writing Scores
70
60
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40
2002
2003
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3rd
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5th
Grade
7th
Grade
10th
Grade
Math Scores
80
70
60
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40
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2003
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3rd
Grade
5th
Grade
7th
Grade
10th
Grade
Results: PALS Test
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School
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School
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Results: PALS Testing
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Kind.
1st
2nd
3rd
Results: Third Grade SOLs
90
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2002
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LA
Math
SS
Science
Results: Combined 3rd and 5th
90
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LA
Math
SS
Science
Results: SOLs
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th
5
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LA
Math
SS
Science
Results: Stanford IX
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Math
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Science
Reading
Mechanics should understand cars.
Attorneys should understand the law.
Generals should understand the art of war.
Professionals should understand the brain.
Neurons: Key to Learning
Synapses
Connection: Electrical/Chemical
Dendrites (80%)
 Nucleus (20%)
 Action Potential
* calculates input
* releases NT
 Receptors
* specific shapes
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Bioelectrical Process
a. Ions of power
Sodium
+
Potassium
+
Calcium
+
Chloride
c. Produces 25 watts
Frontal Lobe: Prefrontal
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Controls thought
Planning
Decision making
Emotions
Rational thinking
Creativity
Makes us human
Neurotransmitters:
Name
Function/Purpose
Histamine
Activates allergic reaction, runny nose and watery eyes
Glutamate
Memory/learning, calm, focused
Phenylalanine
Feelings of bliss, infatuation, happy, love, chocolate
Dopamine
Pleasure, control conscious motor activity, relaxation, alertness
Epinephrine
Adrenaline: Fight/Flight – heart rate, respiratory, blood
Phenylethylamine
Attention, low in ADD and high in people with insomnia, autistic
Angiotensin
Thirst: kidney conserves water, makes you feel thirsty
Cortisol
Inhibits digestive, focused, alert, muscles tense, clotting,
Melatonin
Rest and recuperation, anti-aging hormone
Connection 1:
Health Services
Brain is designed for survival
a. Survival is primary (basic needs)
Brain will sacrifice all, including higher
order thinking skills, to survive and meet
basic needs.
b. Safety
c. Food (3% of Weight/20% of Energy)
d. Sense of Belonging
e. Pace of Change
f. Brain is designed for survival
g. Prioritize functions to aid survival
h. Dental/vision needs
i. Prime time - neurological growth
Connection 2:
Family/Community Involvement
Early Childhood is Important Time
a. 15 million neurons per hour
b. 17th week of pregnancy
*One billion neurons - more than adult
c. Neuron growth
* 8 months 1,000 trillion synapses
* 10 years 500 trillion synapses
d. 13% are premature
e. 4th week – folic acid
f. Cell migration/elaboration
g. First year 60% of nutrition
h. Apoptosis
i. Non-programmed neurons
j. Importance of sleep
Connection 3:
Family/Community Involvement
Humans Need Contact/Purpose
a. Reduces stress by 8%
b. Isolation/smoking
c. Isolation/physical pain
d. Need 12 positive comments
e. Laugher creates T cells
f. Talking - oxygen/blood
g. Designed to live 120 years
h. Impacts weight
i. Brain needs purpose
* Retirement/spouse
Connection 4:
Staff Wellness
Need to Take Care of Yourself
a. Reduce Stress
b. 20% green
c. 60% red
d. Allostatic load
e. Stress = Trauma
f. Difficult work environment
* 28 % Scream
* 14% Hurt someone
* 27% have no close friend
g. Poor Diet
h. Martyrdom Syndrome
i. Isolation
6:00
12:00
6:00
Connection 5:
Understanding Stress
Human Stress is Self-Imposed
a. Reconfigures brain function
b. Stops non-essential functions
c. Increases blood sugar
d. Activates immune system
e. Activates clotting
f. Activates tunnel vision
g. Prevents multi-tasking
h. Creates “flashbulb” memory
h. Creates a “gas and brake”
i. Activates hypothalamus
j. Inhibits morality/ethics
Connection 6:
Counseling/Activity/Nutrition/Wellness
Impact of Stress
a. Telomeres
* 1,700 at birth/300 at age 70
* Lost 9 – 17 years
b. Control is important
c. Electrical/rat experiment
d. Reconfigures the brain
* Hippocampus (keys)
* Shuts down prefrontal
e. Neurogenesis reduced 30%
f. Inactive kids - more stress
Ways to Reduce Stress
a. Physical activity
b. Family interaction
c. Healthier diets
d. Healthier school environment
e. Counseling
f. Health Services
g. Health education
h. Community involvement
i. Staff wellness
Connection 7:
Physical Education/Activity
Humans Need Movement
a. Satisfies need to move/tumble
b. Allows cognitive processes (RAS)
c. Promotes inhibitory controls
d. Stimulates neuron growth/life
e. Increases blood flow/oxygen
f. Provides neurotropins
g. Increases serotonin/dopamine
h. Trains quick response & recovery
i. Strengthens basal ganglia
j. Stimulates BDNF, LPT, NGF
d. Reverses impact of safety (60hrs)
e. Creates memory anchors (typing)
Connection 8:
Healthy School Environment
Learn/Act Subconsciously
a. Motivated by subconscious learning
b. Rely on non-verbals
c. Rely on facial expressions (33 ms)
d. Utilize peptides
* Affective communication
* Alter physical elements
f. Act on prejudices and bias
g. Focus on at-risk times/places
h. Act on mirror neurons
i. Cerebellum (automated responses/driving)
Connection 9:
Healthy School Environment
Physical Environment Impacts
a. Lighting
b. Temperature
c. Plants
d. Aromas
e. Ionization
f. Humidity
g. Ventilation
h. Access to water
i. Sense of safety
j. Connection with staff member
Connection 10:
Counseling/Psychological
Importance of Amygdala
a. Controls alarm system
b. Controls emotions
c. Evaluates danger
d. Alters perception
e. Dictates behavior
f. Makes unconscious decisions
g. Impacts genders differently
* Male (Testosterone/Motor)
* Female (Estrogen/Language)
Connection 11:
Nutrition/Health Education
Nutrition is Important
a. Variances in pH/neuron polarity
b. Tyrosine and Tryptophan
c. Consumatory prowling
d. Vitamin A, C, E, & B
e. Breakfast
f. At-risk diets
g. Many meal diets
h. Availability of food
i. Food outside home (20%)
j. Calories from drinks (20%)
Connection 12:
Family Involvement/Counseling
Teenagers/Perfect Storm
a. Puberty occurring earlier
b. React to pheromones
c. Females are influenced by:
* Oxytocin
* Serotonin
(bonding)
(attachment)
d. Males are influenced by:
* Testosterone (competition)
* Vasopressin (dominance)
e. Strong need to connect
Connection 13:
Health Services
Teens are vulnerable to drugs
a. Act as neurotransmitters
b. Have a decreased sensation
c. Use reduces dopamine
* need more drug to replace dopamine
d.
e.
f.
h.
Alcohol destroys glutamate
Alter brain formation
Destroys neurons
Increases morbidity/mortality
* 200/300% increase
c. Increases in alcohol dependence
* Ages 18-20 (12%)
d. Increases in marijuana use
* Age 15
Connection 14:
Family Involvement
Brain
Difference
Impact
Entire Brain
Female brain is more active
Utilizes brain more fully/effectively
Cerebral Cortex
Female more active
Multitask more effectively
Corpus Callosum
Female 20% larger
Multitask and use both hemispheres
Basal Ganglia
Female more active
Better thoughts and actions
Hippocampus
Female more active matures faster
Better memory and attention to detail
Hypothalamus
Males more dense and active
More constant sex drives (13% more)
Occipital Lobe
Females more active greater scope
Males narrow/females holistic
Temporal Lobe
Males 12% smaller
Give short and clear directions
Frontal Lobe
Female more active matures faster
Morals, values, decisions, planning
Contact
Jeff Perry
PO Box 8179
Wise VA 24293
276-328-8017
[email protected]