• Brain Gym: Does it help students learn?

  • Feb 10 2020
  • Length: 50 mins
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Brain Gym: Does it help students learn?

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  • Spoiler alert: No. It doesn't.

    Have you pushed your “Brain Buttons” lately? No? Well, have you been keeping on top of your “Ear Unlocking”? Us neither. Brain Gym is a tool used by teachers around the world on the basis of the promise that it helps students to process information faster, improves balance and coordination, and “synchronise your system”.

    But… does it actually work? Are the minutes and tax dollars spent on Brain Gym actually helping our students to learn?

    In this episode you'll learn about the research behind and about Brain Gym, what the Brain Gym manual tells teachers and what Brain Gym promises, and you'll hear our interview with Dr Mark Carter, Associate Professor of Special Education at Macquarie University.

    For more information about the research behind this episode, as well as links to our sources, and a downloadable quick reference, visit our website. To connect with us, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for free resources and to share what is happening in your classroom with colleagues around the world.
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