"This course was incredibly valuable in shedding light on the neurological aspects of both teaching and learning. The content was easily applied to my current teaching situations and provided information to help me improve as an educator."
"This course was challenging and made me think differently about some of the ways I plan and teach classes. The amount of information was somewhat overwhelming, but I plan to read back though the textbook and the recommended reading materials over the next couple of months to improve my understanding of some topics."
"I can now be aware of when and why certain information is too overwhelming or when their brains are not being stimulated enough. I now have the knowledge to help me combat classroom behavior issues and can adjust my instruction as needed. Knowing the specific brain localities is beneficial to a scientific approach to dance education.
"This course strengthened my understanding of the multiple ways students learn. In addition it helped me understand my own process of learning and, in doing so, increased my empathy for my students' processes. I really enjoyed the assignments that challenged me to explore new ideas and reinforce new knowledge through movement activities."
"The subject of this course could not be more profoundly applicable for any teacher of any subject and the design of both the text and OPDI 123 are surprisingly effective training for movement instructors. I liked the interactivity, the most of any NDEO course I've had so far."
"As always, I most enjoyed the interaction with peers through the discussion board. It is so valuable to test your ideas with people who able to give constructive criticism and challenge our beliefs."