Educating the Mind, Encouraging the Heart
Educating the mind without the heart is no education at all.” - Aristotle
WHY BRAIN HEART EDUCATION?
Learning may be complicated, but learning about learning doesn't have to be! Science shows that understanding the cognitive aspects of our mind (how we learn), while teaching heart skills such as empathy and kindness (the qualities that make us human) helps children be successful in school and later in life.
How?
Discover and engage in practical strategies to integrate social emotional learning (SEL) and Educational Neuroscience in the classroom, unlocking the ‘black box’ of students' minds and boosting learning potential.
What? During this workshop we will focus on the architecture of the brain especially as it relates to behaviour, emotions, and effective learning. We integrate the two most important aspects of learning, managing state and meaning making.
Join us on this experiential journey through the cognitive brain and the social emotional heart.
WE WILL SHOW YOU HOW!
Brain Heart Education helps educators and trainers to apply the latest brain science and social emotional learning in their classrooms in order to develop competencies and embed learning.. Each session is fun, engaging and ignites a passion for learning.
“Every once in a while you come across a course designer whose level of creativity verges on genius. Veerle is one of them. It's been an awesome experience to work with her.” - Mickey, South Africa, Lead Curriculum Designer
If you work at a school and are interested in our whole-school option, so that all of your teachers can experience these sessions please reach out.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE?
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12 hours of research-based and experiential content delivered (online or live) by experts
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A comprehensive handout sent as a PDF including lesson summaries and activity sheets
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Additional resources for ongoing self-study
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Certificate of completion
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Knowledge, inspiration, and connection!
Teachers will feel supported and encouraged to bring their learning back into their classrooms
MEET YOUR TRAINERS
Veerle Ponnet is the Academic Director for Dusemond Study Programmes. She has a master’s degree in Applied Linguistics to Teaching English as a Foreign Language and is a certified Neurolanguage Coach and Life Coach. She also has a master’s degree in Educational Neuroscience and has completed the Oxford University - Said Business School Executive Leadership program.
Her vision and expertise draw on insights from the world of neuroscience. All of her programmes promote a growth mindset, task-based learning, with emphasis on empowering students to see the positive potential for growth in both themselves and others.
Joy Marchese is a global educational consultant, author, keynote speaker, parent coach, and emotional architect. For 25 years Joy has worked with thousands of children, parents, teachers, and professionals to help foster a happy and flourishing environment in the home, in schools, and in the workplace.
Joy is the Founder of Positive Discipline UK and co-author of Positive Discipline for Today’s Busy (& Overwhelmed) Parent. She runs a successful global educational consultancy and coaching practice, and develops SEL courses and products to teach social-emotional skills in homes, schools, and organizations throughout the world.
WHAT MAKES BRAIN HEART EDUCATION UNIQUE?
Brain Based Learning Social Emotional Learning Engagement & Motivation
Our Winning Combination
We combine teaching best practices, neuroscience, and psychology which research shows will invite cooperation, build strong relationships and allow your participants to not only engage in the content but retain it.
Who is it for?
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All educators and school administrators.
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School psychologists, learning specialists, counsellors, academic support staff.
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Teacher trainers, policy makers, and anyone interested in the future of education.
WHEN DO WE START?
Learning may be complicated, but learning about learning doesn't have to be! Science shows that understanding the cognitive aspects of our mind (how we learn), while teaching heart skills such as empathy and kindness (the qualities that make us human) helps children be successful in school and later in life.
Join us on this experiential journey through the cognitive brain and the social emotional heart.
FAQ
How long is the course?
Live: 2 full days
eLive: Eight 90-minute sessions over four weeks on the Zoom platform
What if my students are older or younger will this course work for my classes?
This course can be adapted for children younger and older (including University students). The SEL concepts and science work for all ages even if the activities and examples during the workshop are geared to a specific age group they can all be adapted. Reach out if you have questions about how this will work for your students: veerle@dusemond.co.uk
Will this course work for children with learning differences and/or special needs?
Yes! The Brain Heart Edu course gives you tools that will help you better connect with your students on a fundamental level—laying the groundwork for positive, healthy interactions. When you apply the science, psychology, and activities to bring out the best in your student’s, you will find that all students are more engaged and motivated to learn.