by Tara Pelton | Dec 1, 2015 | Blog, Education, Educational Kinesiology
In this website I often refer to a UDL Lesson or Universally Designed or even a “Universally Designed Lesson” But what is this exactly? UDL stands for “Universal Design for Learning” or “UDL” and it is a proven method to reach...
by Tara Pelton | Nov 30, 2015 | Blog, Education, Educational Kinesiology
Strategies for memorization: mnemonic devices, evidence-based practice in education. Strategies for learning and memorization: mnemonic devices an evidence-based practice. Mnemonic includes such techniques as teaching acronyms or a “peg word”,...
by Tara Pelton | Nov 30, 2015 | Blog, Education, Educational Kinesiology, Uncategorized
Brain rules: strategies for stressed brains: mind mapping Stressed brains don’t learn the same. Every brain is wired differently. Students will forget 90% of what you say in the classroom unless you find a way to help them remember it. The only way to help them...
by Tara Pelton | Nov 30, 2015 | Blog, Education, Educational Kinesiology, Kindergarten
Movement a strategy for All students including those with ADD and ADHD, autism. For students who experience ADD or ADHD, for students with autism and for all who are not inclined to sit in a chair for long periods of time but learn kinesthetically, through tasks and...
by Tara Pelton | Nov 30, 2015 | Blog, Education, Educational Kinesiology
Learning strategies Strategy: task analysis: Breaking down a task into its discrete parts and then teaching each one is vital for use by special education teacher and is a proven, evidence-based practice. In this video from the Utah Personal Development Center you...
by Tara Pelton | Nov 23, 2015 | Blog, Education, Educational Kinesiology, English Language Learning ESL, Exceptional Children
Universally Designed Lesson Beginning writing and reading lesson Video for parents, teachers, siblings and students to learn how to teach reading. The child will write and illustrate his or her own personal book. This sample lesson is from Elina. Your child would use...