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I really like the thinking break and how your brain need a break to regroup
Brenda,
It is something we all need to do as human beings so be incorporating these strategies into our instructional planning we will help the students to reset their brains and stay on task.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
I teach mathematics and I find that I often have to take thinking breaks between each task. I give the students practice tasks, so they can see if they have absorbed what they have learned. We can then discuss problems that occurred before we go on to the next skill.
Sherry,
Good way to break up the flow of the class and give your students time to reset their brains. Thinking breaks are great ways to get them to reflect on what has been covered and how it can be applied to their growth. The more opportunities like this the greater the retention rate of the content.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
I agree and it allows the regroup like you said.
In the US we work so many hours a day that at night are brains still dont have down time.
Keith,
Good point because somewhere along the way we need to recharge our batteries.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
I find by Thursday I really need to give my brain a break, so I know my students need one also.
Especially in todays day and age, our brains need a break. As Americans, we are aiways in a rush and busy. We never give our brains time to regroup. We need to stop regroup and give ourselves time to breath and I feel it will produce a much more successful society.
Justian,
This is a good point and one we instructors need to consider in our instructional planning. Helping our students to step back for a few seconds will enable them to reset their thought processes and then they will be able to move forward with the learning of new content.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
I agree. But we need some kind of break in form of vacation or sleep to prevent burn out
Adnan,
Yes, we do. I am a big fan of playing when given the chance.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Exercise is one of the best ways to give your brain a break, and rhythmic or coordination exercise (aerobics) actually help to improve memory.
Olga,
I agree. It is a way to reset the thought process and help students get focused once again.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Communicating some calm, quiet time always helps the brain relax.
I agree, when I leave work on Thursday's I have to give my brain a break. My brain is on overload and I find that I can not function.
LaTonya,
This is why it is good to have such a opportunity to reset your brain so you are ready to come back to school and be at the top of your game in terms of instructional sharing.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Some times we ask people to go were they are not ready to go. We need to lead them there.
During class I believe it's important to incorporate breaks. I like to give the lesson, allow students to process the information and then take a quick break before the next lesson is introduced.
Justin,
Students needs opportunities to reset their brains so by taking breaks you are helping them to refocus and get ready for the next topic to be covered.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
