Join us this week as we chat to Dr Kathryn Murray, founder of Future Strong Education and creator of the Brain-SET Environments Formula.
In the episode, Kathryn shares how her personal experiences, combined with her research into brain development, led to the creation of the Brain-SET formula, which focuses on designing educational environments that make children feel safe and secure.
Reflecting on the principle that "a calm brain is a thinking brain", we explore how these feelings of safety directly impact brain functions like memory, communication, and decision making, and how simple adjustments, such as arranging furniture or creating small, defined spaces can enhance children's learning and wellbeing.
We also discuss the adaptability of the Brain-SET formula for children of all ages and how it translates to settings outside of the classroom.
We'll be back with our final episode of the season on 4 September.
Chapters
0:00- Intro
2:30-Kathryn’s interest in brain development and how Brain-SET was born
7:50-What is Brain-SET, how does it work?
15:35-Ad break
16:32-The child’s journey as they move across the classroom environment
21:45-How educators can start their journey with brain development and environment planning
24:05-The educator’s feedback on applying the Brain-SET formula
27:50-Starting with the small changes to avoid being overwhelmed
31:46-Ad break
32:05-How does the formula adapt to the needs of older children
37:47-Observing the success and trusting in your own skillset
41:45-How the Brain-SET formula translates to environments outside the classroom
44:30-The future of brain development
45:35-Final notes and signposting
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You can learn more about Kathryn and her work by visiting her websites:
https://futurestrongeducation.com/
You can also find Kathryn on her social media channels:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kathryn-murray-25299314/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurestrongeducation/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futurestrongeducation
- X/Twitter: https://x.com/DrKathryn4
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