Environment
Active, Flexible, Learning Environments
The mind needs the whole body to learn.
The many spontaneous movements of everyday life are important for health and performance.
There is a strong relationship between brain activity and kinesthetic stimulation.
Central Park students touching a real animal brain to explore science hands-on.
Active Environments
50% sitting (dynamic sitting on flexible chairs)
30% standing (e.g. standing desk)
20% walking around (movement games, active learning methods)
Giving students increased opportunities to move while seated triggers increased levels of attention and concentration.
Tables as a teaching tool
Flexible, Movable Storage
Outdoor Learning Spaces
Playscapes
Field Day
Central Park Staff Got The Groove!!!
More About Active Learning Environments...
Hokki Stools at Flatirons Elementary School
https://www.youtube.com/embed/iEGoyTVajNU?rel=0
Stanford d.school Case Study, Active Learning Environments
https://www.youtube.com/embed/NSjezj7_6mc
Learning Beyond the Classroom Walls
by Edutopia
https://www.youtube.com/embed/UfKC5GAKCFw
Learning Expeditions: Rethinking Field Trips
by Edutopia
https://www.youtube.com/embed/ovbGNiGWeLM
More about Flexible Learning and Environments...
"Flexible Classrooms Providing Learning Environment Kids Need"
on Edutopia
http://www.edutopia.org/practice/flexible-classrooms-providing-learning-environment-kids-need
"Flexible Classrooms: Providing the Learning Environment That Kids Need" (video)
by Edutopia
http://www.edutopia.org/practice/flexible-classrooms-providing-learning-environment-kids-need
"Learning, Play, Creativity and Brain Compatible Education" (video
Talk by Dr. Kenneth Wesson & Dr. Shirley Heath
"LEARNING & MEMORY: How Do We Remember and Why Do We Often Forget?"
by Dr. Kenneth Wesson
http://brainworldmagazine.com/learning-memory-how-do-we-remember-and-why-do-we-often-forget/
More About Outdoor Learning Spaces
Changing the Nature of Education - School Gardens (inspiring speech)
https://www.youtube.com/embed/hmmkEc6GcXw?rel=0
