 Brain Fact
Metacognition (awareness of how our minds are
working when we are learning something) does not emerge full-blown in late
childhood in some "now you have it, now you don't" manner. The
evidence suggests that, like other forms of learning, metacognition develops
gradually and is as dependent on
knowledge as experience.
How People Learn:
Brain, Mind, Experience, and School, 2000
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September Learning Tip
Often, learning differences don't appear until a child enters school. They may make it difficult for a student to read, write, spell, do mathematics or interact with peers. Sometimes these issues don't emerge until a student reaches middle or high school-when it becomes apparent that the demands of the work are greater than the student's ability to compensate for weaknesses. Yet, many talented scientists, artists, writers, musicians, mechanics, entrepreneurs, chefs, etc. have been successful precisely because of their unique learning differences. The same skills that enable a student to compensate for weaknesses can become highly developed in the process. These compensatory strengths can inform career options once a student gets to choose his or her unique path in life. It is important that students, parents and teachers understand and appreciate the value of learning differences (and that everyone has them). |
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 Metacognition is a key tool for learning. It involves thinking about one's own thinking. Students use their metacognition when they set goals, monitor their work, assess how they are doing and regulate their progress. Read an article on metacognition: Knowing How Your Mind Works is a Key to School Success
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FREE Fall Student Success Seminars
September 13: Parents' Role in Homework:Fun, Fights or Forget It?September 27: Smooth Sailing or Choppy Waters: Why You Child May Struggle with Some Assignments and Not OthersOctober 4:Understanding and Remembering: The Role of Attention and Memory in LearningNovember 8: Do I Have to Go to School? The Role of Motivation in LearningDownload a flyerParents, teachers, students, community members welcome. Call (603) 298-6700 to Register. 1.5 hours of professional development credit offered
The seminars will also air on the Upper Valley public access television channel CATV.
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CSS Fall and Winter Courses Announced
Visit www.centerforschoolsuccess.org for more information as well as course descriptions onThe Neurodevelopmental Approach to Teaching Masters and CAGS program CSS offers through a partnership with Plymouth State University. |
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CSS Courses Going On-Line
Starting Winter 2010, ND5000 (Foundations of Neurodevelopmental Theory) will be offered as an online option. Contact CSS for more information. Teachers from the "North Country" region of New Hampshire are able to take this course for a considerable discount, thanks to a grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, North Country region.
Visit www.centerforschoolsuccess.org for more information as well as course descriptions onThe Neurodevelopmental Approach to Teaching Masters and CAGS program CSS offers through a partnership with Plymouth State University. |
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Upper Valley @ Work
Year 4 of the Upper Valley @ Work profiles are under way. This month meet Contractor, Erik Tobiason. Upper Valley @ Work is a profile series highlighting local residents who use their unique strengths to better their lives and communities. The Upper Valley at Work campaign is intended to help give young people a sense of the options they may have to find meaningful employment in the Upper Valley area. The project is a collaboration with these partner organizations that are working together to strengthen our region. Upper Valley at Work partners are: Center for School Success, Upper Valley and Business Education Partnership, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation-Upper Valley Region, Upper Valley United Way and Vermont Community Foundation The profile series is published monthly in the Valley News and is available on the web.
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About the Center for School Success
The Center for School Success, located in West Lebanon, NH, is a non-profit organization that helps struggling students achieve measurable success in school and in life. CSS offers learning assessments (grade 2-college), professional development and outreach services. CSS services help students, their parents and teachers apply recent brain-based research findings to link how the student learns best with a plan for success.
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