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| How Brain Based Coaching™ Works |
Brain Based Coaching is constructed on the basis of how
the individual learner’s brain works best. Learning how
to learn and understanding the best way(s) to put
information into memory for easy retrieval is most
important. Rote memorization does not work well for
many students. The problem is the student does not
really have a good understanding of the information. It
is like using a 3X5 card for vocabulary study. The word
is put on one side. Then the definition is copied out of
the textbook or a dictionary and put on the other side.
The student knows that the word and definition go
together but does not comprehend the meaning of how
they go together. So the student memorizes the word
and the definition. Recall in a test situation can produce
poor results especially when different words are used
for the definition on the test. There are three basic
learning styles. Everyone uses more than one style:
however, there is usually one dominant style. The
learning styles are: Auditory, Visual/Spatial and
Kinesthetic.
Auditory Learners
An Auditory Learner is someone who can listen to the
explanation of a concept being presented, take notes
and completely understand what has been presented.
Taking notes for this learner is easy. This learner is
good at receiving a set of verbal instructions that
include more than one step. Frequently this learner will
say to someone, “I hear what you are saying.”
Similarities and differences are easy for this learner
to comprehend.
Visual/Visual-Spatial Learners
Visual learners need to have spoken words reinforced
with pictures, diagrams, written board or overhead
notes and/or use a textbook as the teacher is giving an
explanation. Taking word notes for this type of leaner is
difficult. Frequently the notes will be in picture and
diagram format. This learner should make sure to get
either the teacher notes or a buddy’s notes from a
lecture to check the picture/ diagram format that was
used. It is a good idea for this leaner to have notes
checked by a teacher to see if the content is accurate.
Visual-Spatial learners are good at putting diagrams
into memory for retrieval. For example, this learner can
“see” a cube in memory and can identify all the faces,
edges and diagonals for the cube. Frequently this
learner will say, “I see what you are saying.”
Kinesthetic Learners
The Kinesthetic Learner needs to have pictures and
diagrams to work from to listen to concepts. It helps if
this learner traces the pictures, words and diagrams
with fingers. “Hands-on” is the best learning for this
person. Discussing a microscope and it parts from a
picture is good, but actually holding the microscope and
tracing the different parts with fingers is the best.
When introducing positive and negative numbers to this
learner, it would be best to use two different color
disks. Then when the answer is 0, the disks will cancel
the colors. Class notes should be gotten from the
teacher or a buddy. This way, this learner can check the
notes taken right away and make sure all the content
needed is in the notes. Frequently this learner will say,
“I feel what you are saying.”
Memory Pathways
In addition to the learning styles, there are pathways
to memory that people use. One is known as whole to
parts. The whole concept is introduced and then broken
down into its parts. Another is known as parts to whole.
The parts of the concept are introduced and then put
together as the whole. Learners use different pathways
depending upon learning style and the concepts being
studied.
Using all of this information makes Brain Based
Coaching work. As a Brain Based Coach, I, Beth Silver, I
ascertain which learning style(s) works best for the
student. Then I use the student’s school work to teach
the student the strategies and techniques that work
best for the primary and secondary learning styles of
the student. By using the student’s work, I am able to
support the student in learning the material and putting
it into memory for easy retrieval. I can do the
“tutoring” of the subject matter, but the main goal is
for the student to acquire the knowledge of how to
learn best. To this end I work on: work and study skills,
reading comprehension, writing of non-fiction essays,
clarity of math concepts, techniques of how to study for
and take tests, time management and management of
learning and homework.
the individual learner’s brain works best. Learning how
to learn and understanding the best way(s) to put
information into memory for easy retrieval is most
important. Rote memorization does not work well for
many students. The problem is the student does not
really have a good understanding of the information. It
is like using a 3X5 card for vocabulary study. The word
is put on one side. Then the definition is copied out of
the textbook or a dictionary and put on the other side.
The student knows that the word and definition go
together but does not comprehend the meaning of how
they go together. So the student memorizes the word
and the definition. Recall in a test situation can produce
poor results especially when different words are used
for the definition on the test. There are three basic
learning styles. Everyone uses more than one style:
however, there is usually one dominant style. The
learning styles are: Auditory, Visual/Spatial and
Kinesthetic.
Auditory Learners
An Auditory Learner is someone who can listen to the
explanation of a concept being presented, take notes
and completely understand what has been presented.
Taking notes for this learner is easy. This learner is
good at receiving a set of verbal instructions that
include more than one step. Frequently this learner will
say to someone, “I hear what you are saying.”
Similarities and differences are easy for this learner
to comprehend.
Visual/Visual-Spatial Learners
Visual learners need to have spoken words reinforced
with pictures, diagrams, written board or overhead
notes and/or use a textbook as the teacher is giving an
explanation. Taking word notes for this type of leaner is
difficult. Frequently the notes will be in picture and
diagram format. This learner should make sure to get
either the teacher notes or a buddy’s notes from a
lecture to check the picture/ diagram format that was
used. It is a good idea for this leaner to have notes
checked by a teacher to see if the content is accurate.
Visual-Spatial learners are good at putting diagrams
into memory for retrieval. For example, this learner can
“see” a cube in memory and can identify all the faces,
edges and diagonals for the cube. Frequently this
learner will say, “I see what you are saying.”
Kinesthetic Learners
The Kinesthetic Learner needs to have pictures and
diagrams to work from to listen to concepts. It helps if
this learner traces the pictures, words and diagrams
with fingers. “Hands-on” is the best learning for this
person. Discussing a microscope and it parts from a
picture is good, but actually holding the microscope and
tracing the different parts with fingers is the best.
When introducing positive and negative numbers to this
learner, it would be best to use two different color
disks. Then when the answer is 0, the disks will cancel
the colors. Class notes should be gotten from the
teacher or a buddy. This way, this learner can check the
notes taken right away and make sure all the content
needed is in the notes. Frequently this learner will say,
“I feel what you are saying.”
Memory Pathways
In addition to the learning styles, there are pathways
to memory that people use. One is known as whole to
parts. The whole concept is introduced and then broken
down into its parts. Another is known as parts to whole.
The parts of the concept are introduced and then put
together as the whole. Learners use different pathways
depending upon learning style and the concepts being
studied.
Using all of this information makes Brain Based
Coaching work. As a Brain Based Coach, I, Beth Silver, I
ascertain which learning style(s) works best for the
student. Then I use the student’s school work to teach
the student the strategies and techniques that work
best for the primary and secondary learning styles of
the student. By using the student’s work, I am able to
support the student in learning the material and putting
it into memory for easy retrieval. I can do the
“tutoring” of the subject matter, but the main goal is
for the student to acquire the knowledge of how to
learn best. To this end I work on: work and study skills,
reading comprehension, writing of non-fiction essays,
clarity of math concepts, techniques of how to study for
and take tests, time management and management of
learning and homework.
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