
Teaching and Learning in the Arts, A Brain Science Perspective
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Presenter Bio
Allison Posey is an international leader for inclusive practices through implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). She works at CAST, where she collaborates to apply current understanding from brain research into innovative, equitable instructional practices. She teaches at Lasell University and earned a degree in Mind, Brain, and Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education and is author of two books.
Presentation Description
We know that each student is unique - our brains are as unique as our fingerprints. This neurodiversity can be overwhelming for educators to plan for - yet is critical to ensuring rigorous academic learning and fostering a sense of belonging. In this session, we’ll explore brain science insights, including executive functions and the role of emotions, to enhance course design for all learners. We’ll apply strategies like the Unlearning Cycle and reflect on how a brain-based approach supports meaningful learning, particularly in the arts
Pre-Session Materials
WATCH: "The Myth of Average" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eBmyttcfU4 READ: "Leveraging Neuroscience in Lesson Design" https://ascd.org/el/articles/leveraging-neuroscience-in-lesson-design
Post-Session Exercise
Please reflect upon this activity for our group "debrief" next week: Analyze an upcoming exercise, lesson, or activity through the lens of the Unlearning Cycle.
Keywords
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Publication Date
9-30-2024
Campus
Berklee Online
Recommended Citation
Posey, Allison and Pedagogy Arts Collective, "Teaching and Learning in the Arts, A Brain Science Perspective" (2024). Pedagogy Arts Collective. 17.
https://remix.berklee.edu/pac/17