Instructions Class Discussion (5 minutes) Making Classrooms and Schools Trauma-Informed and Healing-Centered.Adapting Practices for Students with Special Needs.Apply their new knowledge of the brain to everyday scenarios.Give a simple definition of the amygdala, the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex.Identify the amygdala, the hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex on a diagram of the brain.To teach students about the brain and how it works so that they can use it for greater success in school as well as interpersonal relationships.To give students a sense of control and empowerment through an understanding of the brain structure and functions.To provide students with the science behind the benefits of mindfulness practice.In preparation for the MindUP™ program, to introduce students to the concept that they can use their brain in ways that will help them focus their attention when needed, calm themselves in the face of anxiety, and be less reactive and more proactive in creating a more productive experience.Before inviting students to participate in any contemplative (mindfulness) practice.Topic 6 – Supporting SEL through Family and Community Engagement.Topic 5 – Teaching for Social, Emotional, and Academic Development.Topic 4 – Committing to Racial Equity and Cultural Responsiveness.Topic 3 – Addressing Trauma and Adversity: Supporting Student Mental Health. Topic 2 – Safety & Belonging in Classrooms and Schools.Topic 1 – Caring for Ourselves: The Science of Emotional Resilience.Ethical Decision-Making & Social Responsibility.
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