Season 1 · Episode 5
The Nervous System's Role in Learning (Part 2) - Connection and Regulation
October 30, 202441m 55s
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Show Notes
This episode explores a nervous system responsive approach to teaching in the classroom, highlighting the importance of prioritizing connection and regulation to optimise children’s nervous systems for learning.
Key Take Aways
- Identifying behavioural signs children are outside of their window of tolerance.
- Effects of stress on the hippocampus and short-term memory.
- Connection and regulation as the foundation for learning.
- Building Connection with Students
- One on One time - Developing empathy and understanding of each student’s unique experiences.
- Welcoming emotional support tools like toys and sensory items.
- Importance of micro-connections.
- Empowering self advocacy in the classroom.
- Check ins.
- Supporting Regulation
- Working with Ots and using sensory profiles to inform sensory accommodations and supports in the classroom.
- Examples of classroom accommodations to reduce sensory and cognitive demands.
- Providing opportunities for cognitive overload recovery.
- Play as a powerful tool for nervous system regulation.
This Week’s Recommendations
- Instagram Account: @a_different_spectrum
- Emotional Wellbeing and Learning Plan
- Self Advocacy Communication Book
- Quiet Corner inspo on Pinterest