Whangarei Girls’ High School

Year 9 Brain Hacks

Course Description

This course offers ākonga an opportunity to learn about the brain and gain understanding around the psychology of learning, motivation and managing challenges. Students will also have the opportunity to undertake a personal research project exploring neurodivergence. This knowledge will empower students to understand and better use their own brains.

Learning Opportunities

In this course you will need to:

Develop these skills:	Explore this content:
Metacognition - thinking about thinking.	The anatomy of the brain.
Research skills - finding and synthesising information.	The ideal brain state for learning.
Critical thinking - evaluating the connection between evidence and ideas.	The impact of stress/trauma. (Escalation and de-escalation)
	Motivation, memory and managing challenges.
	Neurodivergence. (ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Giftedness etc.)
	The strengths of neurodivergent thinkers.
	Your personal kete of learning strategies.

Year Levels/Departments:

Year 9, Psychology

Resources Required

Just your device and your brain.