Mind Moves is not a programme, it is a LIFESTYLE.
We equip students, parents, teachers, and therapists with powerful tools to enhance children's learning capabilities and bolster their confidence. Our Mind Moves Workshops are concise, engaging, brimming with enlightening moments and offer practical application.
Attending Mind Moves Workshops earns you valuable SACE, SAPIK, and SAMA CDP POINTS!
SACE = 5 CDP Points per Workshop SAPIK = 2 CDP Points per Workshop SAMA = 2 CDP Points per Workshop
Neuroscience 101
PURPOSE OF WORKSHOP
To develop a Neuroscientific understanding of learning
CONTENT:
What is learning from an Educational and Psychological perspective?
What is learning from a Neuroscience perspective?
The sensory system: inside and outside senses
The brain: Survival brain, limbic system, Neo Cortex: Occipital, Temporal, Parietal and Frontal lobes
Motor system: Top- bottom and inside-out development
Mechanics vs skills
OUTCOMES:
To reflect on learning
To brainstorm and reflect on various definitions of learning
To experience learning from a Neuroscience perspective
To compare appropriate and inappropriate behaviour
To explore 2 kinds of senses: insideand outside senses
To develop a basic understanding of the brain
To determine the sequence of motor development
To realise learning doesn’t just happen: it depends on the flow of information from input to processing to output
To be aware that mechanics (senses, brain, and muscles) are needed to develop skills.
PURPOSE OF WORKSHOP
To develop a Neuroscientific understanding of development
CONTENT:
What does it mean to grow?
What does it mean to develop?
The Triune brain theory: a functional model of development
Survival brain
Emotional brain
Intellectual brain
Intelligence definition: the ability to adapt to the environment
PQ, EQ, IQ
OUTCOMES:
To compare growth with development
To recap the concrete model of the brain: with 2 arms and 2 fists
To explore 3 levels of the brain in terms of sensitive time of development
To define intelligence
To consider different kinds of intelligence
To associate a level of intelligence with every phase of brain development.
PURPOSE OF WORKSHOP
To develop a Neuroscientific understanding of behaviour
CONTENT:
Triune brain theory: a functional model of behaviour
The survival brain: typical behaviour; what can you do; how they learn best
The emotional brain: typical behaviour; what can you do; how they learn best
The intellectual brain: typical behaviour; what can you do; how they learn best
OUTCOMES:
To recap the triune brain theory
To consider behaviour for brain function
To explore 3 levels of the brain in terms of SOS behaviour; what can you do; how they learn best
To introduce brain boosting Mind Moves.
PURPOSE OF WORKSHOP
To develop a Neuroscientific understanding of uniqueness
CONTENT:
Let’s discover the 3 elements of Uniqueness: Nature, Nurture, Decisions
Dominance and the learning Process: flow, free flow, blocked flow and mixed flow
Dominance and the Triune brain: the elevator in the brain
My dominance profile: input, processing, output
Dominance and learning styles
OUTCOMES:
To explore uniqueness
To define dominance and the role in uniqueness
To recap the learning process and triune brain in terms of uniqueness
To determine and explore my dominance profile
To reflect on my teaching style according to my dominance profile
To introduce brain boosting mind moves.
Experience the comprehensive Mind Moves Neuroscience 101 (4-in-1 Workshops) for R1 120.
Each session spans 120 minutes, to be completed consecutively.
Included in this package are workbooks and a certificate upon completion.
Secure your spot for the next Mind Moves Workshop by registering HERE. Registrations close 2 days prior to the first workshop.
Click HERE to locate and get in touch with your nearest Mind Moves Development & Learning Specialist.
Click on the link to view the Mind Moves Learning Track for Advanced Training.
Learning Booster Workshops
Registration becomes available upon successful completion of the NEUROSCIENCE 101 Workshops.
PURPOSE OF WORKSHOP
To develop an understanding of the role and the impact of neurodevelopmental delays as barriers to learning.
CONTENT:
What does the term barrier to learning mean?
What can cause a barrier defining external and internal barriers?
Primitive reflexes
Neurodevelopmental delays as a result of active primitive reflexes: recognise SOS signals
Analise the problem without diagnosing, finding a solution, recommend home program.
OUTCOMES:
To define barrier to learning
To discuss possible causes
To group the list of possible causes into external and internal barriers
To explore primitive reflexes
To show how primitive reflexes can be the cause of diverse barriers to learning
To be aware that clusters of SOS signals can point to an active reflex
To identify active reflexes and understand the implications for learning
To determine a course of action.
PURPOSE OF GRAVITATIONAL SECURITY
To remove barriers to learning: gravitational insecurity.
CONTENT:
What is gravitational security?
Importance of movement in the learning process
Signs and SOS signals of gravitational security
Possible reasons for gravitational insecurity
MORO reflex
Tonic Labyrinth reflex
A “naughty” child
Mind Moves and other fun activities to feel confident and secure.
OUTCOMES:
To define gravitational security
To understand the purpose of gravitational security
To recognise signs and SOS signals of gravitational Insecurity in a child
To understand the so-called “naughty child”.
The workshop Gravitational Security is a prerequisite.
PURPOSE OF NEURODEVELOPMENTAL PLAYGROUNDS
To remove barriers to learning with Neurodevelopmental Playgrounds.
CONTENT:
Defining gravitational insecurity & playgrounds
What is Neurodevelopmental Playgrounds?
The value of Neurodevelopmental Playgrounds
Conscious stimulation of outside and inside senses.
OUTCOMES:
To define Neurodevelopmental Playgrounds
To understand the purpose of Neurodevelopmental playgrounds
To develop playgrounds that deliberately stimulate inside and outside senses
To compile a checklist for evaluating a playground
To plan and implement essential playground elements in such a way that a playground can transform into a Neurodevelopmental playground.
PURPOSE OF NO MORE LOW MUSCLE TONE
To remove barriers to learning: low muscle tone.
CONTENT:
What is muscle tone?
The role of muscle tone in posture
Muscle tone & balance
Muscle tone is developed & three planes of space
Muscle tone & the pull of gravity
Muscle tone & a secure and stable base
Movement, muscle tone, balance & learning
What can you do?
Suggested movement programme.
OUTCOMES:
To define muscle tone
To investigate the relationship between muscle tone and posture
To indicate the relationship between muscle tone and balance
To explore muscle tone in three planes
To examine the relationship between muscle tone & the pull of gravity
To determine the influence of muscle tone to create a ‘stable base’
To ponder on the correlation between muscle tone, movement, balance & learning
To introduce brain boosting Mind Moves.
PURPOSE OF DYSLEXIA AND SPATIAL ORIENTATION
To remove barriers to learning: poor motor planning
CONTENT:
What is spatial orientation?
Why is spatial orientation important?
How do I recognise a problem with spatial orientation in class?
What muscles are involved?
Three steps to follow when establishing spatial orientation
Reasons for spatial orientation problems
Where does it start?
Near & far senses play an important role
Mind Moves strategy to improve poor spatial orientation.
OUTCOMES:
To determine spatial relationships
To be able to recognise spatial orientation problems
To experience and develop spatial relationship by using your whole body, followed by 3-dimensional and 2- dimensional activities
To demonstrate the spatial orientation Mind Moves.
PURPOSE OF NO MORE AUDITORY, SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DELAYS
To remove barriers to learning: auditory, speech and language delays
CONTENT:
What is an auditory development delay?
What is a speech development delay?
What is a language development delay?
How do you recognise a problem with auditory, speech and language development in class?
What are the consequences or effects on learners with underdeveloped auditory, speech and/or language abilities?
Mind Moves strategy to improve auditory skills
Mind Moves strategy to improve speech
Mind Moves strategy to improve language skills.
OUTCOMES:
To define auditory, speech and language delays
To be able to recognise an auditory, speech and language problem
To explore the development of auditory, speech and language skills
To demonstrate how Mind Moves can have a positive influence on auditory, speech and language development.
PURPOSE OF LEGIBLE HANDWRITING
To remove barriers to learning: poor handwriting.
CONTENT:
Is handwriting important?
Factors that influence handwriting
Developmental stages of handwriting
Posture
Pencil grip
Pencil grip for left handers
Writing letters
How do I identify problems, and when to act?
Mind Moves for legible handwriting.
OUTCOMES:
To define effective handwriting
To understand why effective handwriting is important
To know the importance of correct technique when teaching children to write and being able to teach others correct technique
Know what can be expected for each age during the developmental stages of writing
To be able to identify problems regarding handwriting
To be able to demonstrate Mind Moves for effective handwriting.
PURPOSE OF SPLENDID SPELLING
To remove barriers to learning: poor spelling.
CONTENT:
What is spelling?
How do you recognise a problem with spelling in class?
How does spelling develop?
Learning with your whole body
Learning with your eyes and ears
Pre-spelling skills: Auditory & visual perception
Mind Moves strategy to improve spelling.
OUTCOMES:
To define ‘spelling’
To be able to recognise a spelling problem
To explore the development of the ability to spell
To experience visual and auditory perception using SMARTIES
To demonstrate the Mind Moves SPLENDID SPELLING strategy to peers.
Join our transformative Mind Moves Learning Booster workshops @ R280 per workshop.
Every workshop spans 120 minutes.
Included in each workshop: a workbook and a certificate.
Secure your spot for the next Mind Moves Workshop by registering HERE. Registrations close 2 days prior to the workshop.
Click HERE to locate and get in touch with your nearest Mind Moves Development & Learning Specialist.
Click on the link to view the Mind Moves Learning Track for Advanced Training.
