HET: Highly Effective Teaching at Clarkdale Ellen Auchenpaugh Academic Coach September 5, 2013

What is HET? O K-12 Model O Founded by Susan Kovalik O 30 years ago O Rural, Suburban, Urban U.S. O International O Brain-Based, Gifted Instruction

The HET Model

1. Intelligence is a function of experience. 2. Learning is an inseparable partnership between the brain and body.  Emotion is the gatekeeper to learning and performance  Movement is crucial to every brain function including planning and executing, memory, emotion, language and learning. 3. There are multiple intelligences. 4. Learning is a two-step process of developing a pattern and then making it a mental program. Learning Principles of HET

HET and Common Core O Common Core curriculum/standards/WHAT O HET framework/environment/HOW

Brain-Compatible Classrooms O Lighting O Organization O Colors and Patterns O Wall Space O Music O Plants O Materials

Flow of Color O Colors that absorb light rather than reflect it are more soothing. O Research indicates that calming colors such as blues, greens and browns invite the brain to focus and reflect. O Using one main color and one or two accent colors pulls the environment together, minimizes distractions, and provides focus.

“There is no such thing as not paying attention; the brain is always paying attention to something.” -Patricia Wolfe

Absence of Threat/ Nurturing Reflective Thinking Meaningful Content Adequate Time Enriched Environment Immediate Feedback Movement Choices Collaboration Mastery/Application Bodybrain Compatible Elements

“The influence of emotions and hormones on learning is greatest in the elementary and middle school years.” Judy Willis

Under stress …the brain’s short-term memory and ability to form permanent new memories is inhibited. Caine/Caine, Making Connections: Teaching and the Human Brain page 71

When Downshifting Occurs: O Little or no learning O Increased heart rate O Increased blood pressure O Decreased language processing

Only 6 Hard-Wired Emotions Anger sadness Joy Disgust Surprise Fear Others, and how to handle them, must be taught.

In order for the brain to become fully engaged and do its most powerful learning, an atmosphere that is free of real or perceived threat must be in place. Susan Kovalik & Associates

Absence of threat does not mean absence of challenge or lack of consequences for misbehavior or bad choices. It does mean lack of real and perceived threat to physical and emotional safety and creating logical consequences.

Exceeding Expectations 9.13 Susan Kovalik & Associates LIFESKILLS O Integrity O Initiative O Flexibility O Perseverance O Organization O Sense of Humor O Effort O Common Sense O Problem Solving O Responsibility O Patience O Friendship O Curiosity O Cooperation O Caring O Courage O Pride O Resourcefulness

Trustworthiness Truthfulness Active Listening No Put-Downs Personal Best Lifelong Guidelines: Exceeding Expectations 9.1 Susan Kovalik & Associates

Helping at Home: “Target Talk” O It’s not behavior management, but training. “You showed the LIFESKILL of __________ by _______________.” rather than… “Good Job!”

Cross-Lateral Brain Break O Finger / Thumb Cross-Laterals O Nose / Ear Switch

“Move the body and engage the mind.”

Movement Movement and Learning O Movement is crucial to every brain function: planning, memory, emotion, language, learning O Ability to mimic (powerful for learning) is movement- based O Brain requires oxygen!

“The body grows the brain.” Carla Hannaford The cerebellum, which coordinates physical movement, also coordinates the movement of thoughts.

Two Purposes for Movement #1 O Reset Emotions O Change of Pace O Refuel Brain

Exercise is associated with: O Increased math, reading, writing scores O Positive personal relationships O Decreased depression, anxiety, fatigue O Decreased disruptive behavior (from Journal of School Health Aug. 1997)

Two Purposes for Movement #2 Extend Concepts and Skills (continents, Bodymapping)

Curriculum: The Heart of the Matter

Curriculum starts with Science and Social Studies, but… conceptual teaching spans all curriculum areas! YEARLONG THEME shapes the pattern for the curriculum and the environment.

Georgia On My Mind An Old Sweet Song Concept: Cause and Effect Being There Experience(s): Etowah Indian Mounds Creek and Cherokee Indians Changes in Matter Lifelong Guidelines and LIFESKILLS My Brain Multiple Intelligences Narrative Other Arms Reach Out to Me Concept: Cause and Effect Being There Experience(s): Etowah Indian Mounds Creek and Cherokee Indians James Olglethorpe Tomochichi Mary Musgrove Energy Push and Pull Response to Literature Other Arms Reach Out to Me Concept: Change Being There Experience(s): City Hall Civil Rights Jackie Robinson Martin Luther King, Jr. Jimmy Carter Government Motion and Celestial Bodies Informational Other Arms Reach Out to Me Concept: Cycles Being There Experience(s): Fernbank Science Museum and Planetarium Plant and Animal Life Cycles Personal Finance Persuasive Writing Organizing Concept: Cause is an initial action that brings about an effect. Every cause has an effect.

ORGANIZING CONCEPT: Change Culture Habitat or Ecosystem Cause & Effect CHANGE Component Susan Kovalik & Associates

Change Culture Habitat Cause & Effect Component My Body Topic Plants Key Points & Inquiries Topic Ancient People

More Information? O O Clarkdale’s website O O O Exceeding Expectations by Susan Kovalik

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