Betsy Hill brought our podcast new information, perspective, and valuable content. She focuses on studying the brain and, more importantly, the cognitive skills for our brain to learn. There is a lot for teachers to keep in mind to see how we can best support the growth of students.

• For information to reach long-term memory, we are either auditory or visually dominant. It will not stick well if students are not exposed to content in that form.
• The brain is more malleable than we ever thought.
• Three types of executive functions. Working memory is the ability to hold information. Inhibitory control, self-regulation. Cognitive flexibility is the ability to shift our mindset.
• Cognitive development and executive functions account for 50% of academic outcomes for students. This has a larger effect than any other factor for students.
• We can utilize specific strategies to improve each of the executive functions. It takes repetitive practice and a scientific approach.
• The most underutilized asset in teaching is the student.

Website: https://mybrainware.com

Twitter: @BrainWareSAFARI

Book: On Amazon

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