neocortex preference: not threatened
While most children, writes Hart, can still manage the rote memorization that has become the mainstay of classrooms, the deeper levels of learning – pattern recognition, oral and written language development, and symbolic reasoning – depend on the full participation of the neocortex, which occurs only when a child feels secure. p. 28
95% of all learning occurs spontaneously, through play, fantasy, and experimentation, what I (Chris) – call wild learning. Only 5% of our knowledge – in our lifetime – is acquired through formal instruction, and of that 5%, we remember only 3-5% for any significant length of time. There is a model imperative – wild learning needs to be modeled by others – but it can be anywhere, by anyone, at anytime. p. 32
– Chris Mercogliano, In Defense of Childhood
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spaces that people don’t feel threatened?
spaces of permission – where people have nothing to prove.
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http://readandgetrich.com/the-big-4-navy-seals-technique-conquering-fear-panic/
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http://neurosciencenews.com/stress-learning-senses-5942/
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lots in Gabor Maté‘s scattered .. just leaving this for now
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emotional stress particularly affects the chemistry of the prefrontal cortex the center for selective attention, motivation and self-regulation..
both endorphins an dopamine promote the development of new connections in the prefrontal cortex.. (ie: from perfectly attuned mother-child mutual gaze interaction)
the letters add may equally well stand for attunement deficit disorder
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Fun fact about your stressed-out brain: In an effort to save energy and cognitive resources, it leans on old habits and routines over purposeful, deliberative action. https://t.co/QdMmNqOKMQ
Original Tweet: https://twitter.com/Medium/status/1318147508200230914
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be you. 