The document discusses brain-based learning and argues that understanding how the brain learns is critical for effective teaching. It states that some classrooms employ "brain-antagonistic" practices that can prevent learning, while brain-compatible education considers how the brain naturally learns. The author Leslie Hart pushes that if classrooms are to facilitate learning, they must be designed to accommodate the brain as the organ of learning. He advocates for settings and procedures that emphasize real-world exposure to engage students. The document then outlines twelve principles of brain-based learning and three conditions necessary for learning, and argues teachers should understand these principles and use strategies informed by how the brain learns.

1. BRAIN-BASED LEARNING THE ORGAN OF LEARNING