Mastering the Mind: Enhancing Instruction through Brain-Based Learning with Karen Olsen

In this special episode of Ignition Point (Season 2, Episode 21), we are privileged to sit down with renowned educator and brain-based learning expert, Karen Olsen. With her impressive career spanning over four decades and her contributions to the field in the form of multiple enlightening books, Karen's insights into the educational process are second to none.This episode centers around the compelling concept of the 'Learner Centered School Model of Instruction' and particularly delves into the four crucial phases of learning. Karen enlightens us about what occurs in the brain when we encounter something new, guiding us through each phase with vivid illustrations.Understanding this process, she argues, isn't just essential for educators - it's vital for the learners themselves. The conversation will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the wo ...