Educational Links 11/9/16

The Teenage Brain Is Wired to Learn—So Make Sure Your Students Know It

https://www.edutopia.org/article/teenage-brain-is-wired-to-learn-donna-wilson-marcus-conyers 

'Teachers can be guilty of hiding from those students with disabilities and this needs to change' 

https://www.tes.com/news/school-news/breaking-views/teachers-can-be-guilty-hiding-those-students-disabilities-and-needs 

Three Activities to Help Students Deepen Their Gratitude

http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/three_activities_to_help_students_deepen_their_gratitude 

Teaching Strategies to Get Students Primed 

http://www.teachhub.com/teaching-strategies-get-students-primed 

Types of Tests for Dyscalculia 

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/evaluations/types-of-tests/test-for-dyscalculia?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg 

Getting Better Through Authentic Feedback 

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/feedback-from-students 

How Deep Breathing Opens Up the ADHD Brain

http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/6564.html 

Studies suggest that rhythmic, deep breathing can balance the autonomic nervous system, which helps individuals with ADHD become more attentive and relaxed. Learn more about this free, highly portable alternative treatment.