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Webinar:Brain Friendly your Learningwith PRISM Brain Mapping
with Jane HudsonJBass Learning
PRISM Brain Mapping
Everything we know about the world around us, including what we know about our own bodies, comes from our brain.
Neuroscience and brain friendly learning
The more we understand about how the brain works the better our learning and facilitation will be
All our thoughts, emotions and actions are the result of many parts of our brain acting together
The acquisition of knowledge or skills through study, experience, or being taught
Making sense/meaning of our experiences (Mezirow 1991)
“a process by which the brain reacts to stimuli by making neuronal connections that act as an information processing circuit and provide information storage” (Koizumi, 2003)
Learning is…
PRISM Brain Mapping
‘People leading organisaitons need high levels of neuro-plasticity’
‘When people do work that matches their behavioural preferences they are more productive, they’re happier in their jobs and they stay longer’
‘Understanding how the brain makes decisions and how it deals with stress has got great relevance for business’
Dr Colin Wallace, Director at PRISM Brain Mapping DubaiEye103.8, 08/09/14
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The world’s most comprehensive, neuroscience-based behavior mapping instrument that:
• helps you understand yourself and other people so you can realise your potential
• helps you to see human behaviour in an entirely different way
PRISM Brain Mapping
POLL: How much does an average human brain weigh?
The human brain
Weighs 1-1.5 kg
2 core motivations that underpin all behaviour and brain processing:• protect from threat• seek reward
Helps us decide what is significant at any point in time
The human brain – 3 brains in oneReptilian (basal ganglia)
• oldest part of the brain, fight or flight, doesn’t think, first response, saves our lives
• controls the body's vital functions such as heart rate, breathing, body temperature and balance.
• Includes the main structures found in a reptile's brain: the brainstem and the cerebellum.
• The reptilian brain is reliable but tends to be somewhat rigid and compulsive
Lizard (Reptilian) Brain
• Oldest evolutionary part of the brain• Survival• Controls vital functions • brainstem, cerebellum – main structures in a lizards brain• Reliable - rigid - compulsive
This is the biological basis for why creating a safe learning environment is #1 priority
Mammalian brain, limbic system
Supports a variety of functions including your• Emotions• Behaviour• Motivation• Long-term memory • Sense of smell
Look after your learners elephant
Executive Brain (Prefrontal Cortex)
you use your Executive Brain: • consciously think• manipulate
information• pay attention• Impulse control
This is where we want to get the learning happening
Learning uses a lot of energy
. Executive brain (PFC) chews up metabolic fuel, such as glucose and oxygen, faster than you think
You have a limited bucket of resources for activities like decision making and impulse control
When we use these up we don’t have as much for the next activity
POLL
How many neurons do we have?
Neurons/neural pathways
• Approx. 100 billion neurons in the human brain
• Trillions of supporting cells & synaptic connections
• 100 known chemical regulating agents
The electrical firings and chemical messages running between neurons are what produce our thoughts, feelings and interactions with the world around us.
The neurons that fire together wire together. Hebbs Rule
http://youtu.be/t4np5wLAhWw
Neurons are the basis of learning
Lateralised brain function
A bit of myth busting…
Front & Rear Lobes
Learning rewires our brain
Knowing how your brain is wired lets you self-direct your neuro-plasticity
The brain is a river not a rock
Up to 70% of synaptic connections change every day
A metaphor for the brain
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Blank PRISM Brain Map
The frontal left cortex sees and examines structure and any breaks, weaknesses or malfunctioning in that structure. It is able to focus with tremendous precision on all the relevant details that might explain why the break happened and how it might be repaired. It uses its unique ability logically to evaluate and solve problems.
The Gold Quadrant
Learners with strong GOLD
preference
Potential learning challengesBeing less perfectionisticBeing more open: to new ideas, to the views of othersAccepting differencesDealing with ambiguityLess self-critical
Preferred learning environmentSafe - where they are clear about what is required from them (and can be right…)Provide pros and consGive time to analyse data thoroughlylogical, step by step presentation
Analytical DecisiveReservedDeep thinkersPerfectionisticHard workingIndependent
The frontal right cortex sees and examines
abstract patterns. It uses its unique ability to
generate and manipulate internal images of abstract
or complex spatial, patterned information to
identify trends and developing or evolving
needs.
The Green Quadrant
Learners with strong GREEN
preference
Potential learning challengesListening and taking note of what is being saidGetting into the detailBeing organised Remaining objectiveControlling emotions
ConversationalProblem solvers – creativeFree choiceAdventurous MetaphorsHigh critical thinking abilitiesExcellent verbal communicators
Preferred learning environmentFriendly with a sense of humourSocialSpace to express own ideas
The posterior right cortex takes in and attends to harmonic information about relationships between different tonal qualities or pitches in someone’s voice, and different body positions and different facial expressions. It uses its unique ability to distinguish harmonious relationships from discordant relationships and to act to harmonise whatever material it is working with.
The Blue Quadrant
Learners with strong BLUE
preference
Potential learning challengesBeing more open to new ideas and opportunitiesBeing flexibleBeing more assertive, direct, decisiveCoping better with change
Preferred learning environmentStable, harmonious environmentLogical and systematicNeed to know how things will be doneProductive
Need time to process information (understand and decide)Naturally cautious – Needs to understand why – get to the main point quicklyNeeds opportunities to speakListens effectively
The posterior left cortex takes in information about objects and masses. It uses its unique ability to sequence and control that information so that the information can be retrieved and used dependably. Its sequential processing is the ability to learn and perform - a procedure or routine to achieve results - generally involving objects or things rather than people.
The Red Quadrant
Learners with strong RED preference
Potential learning challengesDeveloping more patienceToning down directnessDeveloping empathy and sensitivityReducing need to be in controlBeing more accepting and open to the views of others
Preferred learning environmentCommunication – brief and to the pointBe clear about rules and expectationsStick to the topicDon’t waste their timeDynamic, fast-paced, challenging
Sequential processorsNeed tangible Black & white view of the worldNot abstract thinkersAutonomousPracticalGoal oriented
How I’ve made use of this,
some ideas…
Get your learners mapped – build their self-awareness, help them to guide their own learning experience
Build learning that caters to all the different styles
Remember: it’s good for learners to use all the different styles even though even they have preferences – builds & strengthens neural pathways making them stronger and more flexible
Observe your learners preferred styles in the room, how can you help them work together better? • who wants to be in control?• who needs time to think?• who likes to talk about it first?• who needs all the information before they start?
PRISM Brain Mapping can generate a wide range of reports and measurements
including
• Work preferences• Emotional intelligence
(EQ)• Career Development• Mental Toughness• 360-degree Assessment• Team Perfomance
Diagnostic• Organisational Culture• Work Aptitude• Work Environment
Compatability• Job benchmarking• Team benchmarking
Get yourself and your learners
mapped
Understand how your brain is wired
Gain insight into your preferred learning styles
Build self-awareness
Become more mindful
Improve group & individual learning
Remember lateralised brain function
For more information
Email me: [email protected] to my website: www.jbasslearning.com
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Wednesday 25th February 2015Melbourne Convention Centre