What do students need? How do we know?
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“If students monitor the physiological needs of their body, can it improve their ability to engage in school?"We've all been through the stages of development. Being a teenager is rough. If students needs aren't met, they're likely to lash out in unpredictable ways. What happens if they don't understand how these needs affect their emotional state?
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Yes, we know about Maslow's, but are we using what we know to help students?As educators, we're aware of the connection between physiological needs and cognitive development: without fulfilling basic needs, students can't concentrate on school. But are we paying enough attention to what we know?
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Higher and lower cognitive function are valuable for survival, but which part of the brain should be engaged at school?
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"Upper" brain:
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"Lower" brain:
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