Course Syllabus
Mandatory Class: Course Access and Navigation; Using the Special Presentations (inperson)
Module One: Course Objectives and Introductions
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A Brief Overview of Brain-Based; Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligences
Assignment 1: Brief introduction about yourself.
Module Two: Overview of Brain-Based Education
Presentations: (Some Presentations have YouTube videos so put the volume ON)
 2.1 Amazing Facts about the Brain
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2.2 Brain-Based Learning – 12 Principles
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2.3 Brain Rules (John Medina’s book)
Assignment 2.1 Read/Review the Presentation, then complete the tasks
1. Take the Brain Hemisphericity Test and share your results.
2. Take the Test. (your password is your Avatar login password)
Assignment 2.2 Read the Presentation and answer the following questions.
1. Why is the mind considered a powerful tool?
2. Name the 3 things that participate in the learning process.
3. Discuss 2 of the 10 principles presented which involve the mind.
4. Discuss the only 2 principles which do not involve the mind.
5. What is the difference between rote vs. authentic learning?
6. From the Youtube video, briefly describe how neuroplasticity help us learn.
7. What do you think of the statement, "There is value in non-learning time.
Students need breaks for brain..."?
Assignment 2.3: Read/Review the Presentation and answer the following question.
Share 2-3 facts you learned about the Parts of the Brain.
Module Three: Learning Styles (Modalities) and Thinking Styles
Presentations:
 3.1 What are Learning Styles
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3.2 Learning Styles
o Information about Learning Modalities (Four)
o VARK – Visual, Auditory, Read/Write, Kinethestic
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3.3 Learning and Thinking Styles
Assignment 3.1: Read/Review the Presentation and answer the following
1. How are active learners different from reflective learners?
2. Fill in the table, listing at least 2 characteristics in each.
Left-Brain Sequential
Right-Brain Global Sequential
Left-Brain Behaviors
Right-Brain Global Behaviors
3. Discuss the different Learning Modalities.
Assignment 3.2:
1. Complete the Vark questionnaire and share your results.
2. Share your answers to the Quiz in the presentation here. Tell the learner style
and the materials/adaptations you would provide.
1. Roya2. Lane
3. Shantel
4. C'Onda
3. From the Resources share some strategies for the different kind of learners.
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Visual AuditoryRead/WriteKinestheticMultimodal
Assignment 3.3: Read/Review the Presentation and Complete the Following:
1. Share your results of the questionnaire from the Presentation. Tell how
you process information.
2. What is the difference between a learning versus thinking style?
3. Are you a global/linear thinker? Defend your answer (Tell why you think
so)
Module Four: Multiple Intelligences
Presentations:
 4.1 Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences (Nine)
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4.2 Triarchic Model, Frames of Mind, Emotional Intelligences
Assignment 4.1: Read/Review the Presentation and Resources and complete the
following:
1. Complete the Multiple Intelligences Inventory and share your results.
2. Use the information in both presentations to complete the Multiple
Intelligences information chart.
Assignment 4.2: Read/Review the Presentation and Resources
Answer questions 1, 4, 5 in the Assessment at the end of the presentation.
Assignment 4.3: Describe 2 criticisms and 2 benefits of the Multiple Intelligence Theory
in the article: Who are the Critics and What do they Say?
Assignment 4.4: Gardner reframed his intelligences and added a Ninth Intellgence:
Existential.
A. Research and Find an article that talks about his ninth intelligence. Cut
and Paste the Link or attach the article.
B. Summarize 3-5 Key Points about this Intelligence.
Assignment 5: FINAL PROJECT for Teachers (CAPE/In-Service): Design a Lesson Plan
incorporating the Multiple Intelligences
Preparation: Tapping into Multiple Intelligences online course
1. In the course Demonstration tab: Watch the Clips showing M.I. in action and look at
examples of Multiple Intelligence lesson plans. Scroll down and you will find 3 examples
for elementary and 3 examples for secondary.
Seeing M.I. in action
What do M.I. lesson plans look like?
2. In the Exploration tab: Read the following sections
How will we explore multiple intelligences theory in the classroom?
How do I apply multiple intelligences (M.I.) theory in my classroom?
3. In the Implementation tab: Briefly review The Three Types of Implementation
Exercises
4. Design your Plan. You can design/use your own lesson plan or you can follow a Stepby-Step Lesson Planning guide built into the course. You can copy/print the Lesson
Planning Format template provided as well.
Assignment 5: FINAL PROJECT: For CASE Participants Only
Use the results from your Multiple Intelligences Survey to identify the TWO Intelligences
you received the lowest scores.
Action Plan: Choose TWO activities for EACH of the TWO Intelligences and Share your
activity/Results