Brain Space in Learning and Leadership
Brain Space in Learning and Leadership
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This is our space to think about how we can improve education using key ideas from brain science. If we designed schools to match how our brains learn and grow, could education be a more engaging and fullfilling experience for students, teachers, and leaders? We think so. Let's figure out how, together.
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Explores themes of motivation, growth mindset, and connection in educational settings, with examples like the significance of respecting students' needs and the impact of authentic relationships in classrooms and leadership roles
This is our space to think about how we can improve education using key ideas from brain science. If we designed schools to match how our brains learn and grow, could education be a more engaging and fullfilling experience for students, teachers, and leaders? We think so. Let’s figure out how, together.
What is one of the highest leverage strategies we can use to improve engagement and performance for both staff and students? Showing people they MATTER. Dr. Zach Mercurio has uncovered the power behind this concept, and shares actionable strategies for how to create mattering that simultaneously accelerate connection and achievement.
Some pearls from Zach during the episode:
”We've told students or employees that they should be valued once they add value. That's how our society has been structured. Our worth is dependent on what we produce. Sadly, the opposite is true. People need to feel valued in order to add value.”
”Mattering is different than belonging and inclusion. Belonging is being picked for a team. Inclusion is being asked to play in the game. Mattering is feeling that the team wouldn't be complete without you.”
”When people feel replaceable, they act replaceable. When people feel irreplaceable, they show up and they commit. When people feel like they matter, they act like they matter.”
”Before you evaluate someone, understand them. We have to go from 'what's wrong with you', to 'what is it like to be you'?”
”Your job is not to get the test score. Your job is not compliance to a state assessment level. Your job is to create an environment that makes sure people feel worthy and capable and supported enough so they can accomplish those things.”
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