Whose brain changes more, the student's or the teacher's?
Life and learning are all about connections, cognitive connections and interpersonal connections. Research tells us it is the connections, the relationships, and the people in children’s lives that make the biggest difference. We know that students who feel connected to school are more successful in school. For many students, school is an enriching experience because of the caring and committed educators the encountered during their school career.Welcome to Learning Consortium!
What an exciting time to be an educator! Today we know more about how the brain works and learns than ever before. It is imperative that educators understand how the brain works and the fundamentals of how the brain learns. The Learning Consortium is dedicated to empowering educators by translating brain research into relevant, practical, and ready-to-implement information.
Real learning is not a spectator sport. Students don’t learn a great deal when they sit in the classroom and listen to the teacher. They don't learn when they are forced to memorize material and spit back the answers. Real learning happens when students talk about what they're learning, when they relate the learning to their past experiences, and when they apply the learning to their own lives. Real learning means students must make what they learn a part of themselves. They must make the connections and make the material their own.
One of my favorite quotations comes from the book, The Education of John Adams. It says,"A teacher never knows where influence ends,
he may affect eternity."
Current News
Published! Understanding Child Abuse: Putting the Pieces Together, has been published and is now available for purchase from Learning Consortium, Inc. This comprehensive, easy-to-use text is a must-have reference for all educators. Contact Learning Consortium for ordering information. We've sold our first 1,000 books! City University, Washington State is using this book in their undergraduate and graduate programs. You can purchase this book by going to the "Our Products" link at this website.
The CHILD ABUSE PRIMER now has a second course number! This will allow educators to take the class a second time and receive credit for their participation!
Cathy Gangstad, Learning Consortium CEO, is a recommended trainer by Pat Wolfe, PhD. Cathy is a member of Pat's Brainy Bunch, a group of educators from around the world who have attended Pat Wolfe's intensive Training of Trainers brain seminar. This means Cathy is now available to offer your school district the latest brain-based educational strategies and information. Contact us to learn more about scheduling Cathy as an in-service trainer or keynote speaker for your school district or conference.
Look for NEW Fragile Brains: Understanding Learning Impaired Students workshops this Winter. We're adding workshops on the Autistic Spectrum Disordered Brain, the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disordered Brain, the Dyslexic and Learning Disabled Brain, the Conduct Disordered and Oppositional Defiant Disordered Brain, and the Effects of Early Trauma and Violence on the Brain.
Contact us to learn how to have Cathy as an in-service trainer or keynote speaker for your school district or conference.
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Phone: (425) 865-9365
Fax: (425) 401-5182
cathy@learningconsortium.org
Learning Consortium Bellevue, WA 98006
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