Brain-Based Teaching/Learning and Implications for Religious Education.

Weber, Jean Marie

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ERIC Number: EJ675195

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Brain-Based Teaching/Learning and Implications for Religious Education.

Weber, Jean Marie

Momentum, Volume 33 n4 p24-28 Dec 2002

Argues that physical activity and water can increase brain activity, and hence, learning. Findings of neuroscientists regarding the brain can inform educators. Brain-based teaching emphasizes teamwork, cooperative learning, and global responsibility. Argues against gathering information without relevance. Connects brain-based learning concepts to religious education. (Contains 12 references.) (NB)

Descriptors: Brain, Catholic Educators, Catholic Schools, Cognitive Processes, Learning Theories, Parochial Schools, Physical Activity Level, Religious Education, Thinking Skills, Water

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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