Rick Dollieslager

A Presentation at Arkansas State University, 14 May 2012

Part I: "Understanding and Teaching the Natural Human Learning Process"

Jump-starting the brain:

• Emotionally
• Intellectually

The N.H.L.P.

Integrating responsible behaviors: Note taking and prereading

• Cornell note taking instructions
• Cornell note taking templates: lined, unlined, lined two-page
• STAR note-taking method
• Pre-reading strategies for students; for teachers
  

Educational Neuroscientist, Dr. Janet Zadina's brain resources and links, bookshelf, and video resources

 The Learning Pyramid

Part II: "Brain-Compatible Teaching and Learning to Develop Student Responsibility and Success"

Taking Responsibility:

• Finish the Syllabus
• "Popson's Dilemma" case study
• "The Late Paper" case study

Thinking Responsibly:

• Creators and Victims
• Excuses and Reasons
• Language of Responsibility
• Wise Choices

Seeking Success:

• DAPPS
• Who's got the answer?
• Do your homework
• Ticket out the Door

(*Bibliography below)