Information on Maximizing Brain Function, by Eric Jensen
FROM BASELINES TO ENRICHMENT: THE SEVEN GOLDEN MAXIMIZERS
All enrichment effects start with contrast from a baseline from which we can create environmental contrast. But remember, the baseline is not always so obvious.The consideration of the ultimate enrichment response is laughable if the brain's own minimum baselines are not being met. While it's true that there are many ranges of criteria for optimal child rearing, but nonetheless baselines do exist.
I'm convinced many people think they're living an enriched life, when it's got a long ways to go to maximize their potential. In the cases of extreme danger, trauma or high-risk poverty, it's pretty obvious.These seven positive factors are the contrasting factors that are most likely to maximize the enrichment response:
A child will not be raised poorly if parents and teachers ignore some or even all of these principles for a day or make occasional mistakes. No one expects constant miracles, but young children do need constant help, and it's useful to keep these principles in mind.
All enrichment effects start with contrast from a baseline from which we can create environmental contrast. But remember, the baseline is not always so obvious.The consideration of the ultimate enrichment response is laughable if the brain's own minimum baselines are not being met. While it's true that there are many ranges of criteria for optimal child rearing, but nonetheless baselines do exist.
I'm convinced many people think they're living an enriched life, when it's got a long ways to go to maximize their potential. In the cases of extreme danger, trauma or high-risk poverty, it's pretty obvious.These seven positive factors are the contrasting factors that are most likely to maximize the enrichment response:
- Physical activity and exploration
- Novel Learning.... that's both meaningful, and challenging
- Managed stress levels vs. distress or threat
- Good nutrition vs. bland, fatty or low or poor nutrient diets
- Coherent complexity - a busy, sane, language-rich world
- Sufficient time for rest, growth and free time
- Social or community interaction ... mediation and support
A child will not be raised poorly if parents and teachers ignore some or even all of these principles for a day or make occasional mistakes. No one expects constant miracles, but young children do need constant help, and it's useful to keep these principles in mind.
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