Does It Support Ellen G. Whites Counsels to Educators?
This feature article identifies the connection between Ellen White’s counsels on education and the findings of current brain researchers. Caviness examines 15 recurrent themes in brain research and 12 in Ellen White’s counsels; she arrives at insightful conclusions for teaching and learning, mainly that learning and holistic development occur when there is a balanced nurturing of the physical, mental, social and spiritual components of the individual student. Additional sub-headings include: Comparing Ellen White’s Principles and Brain Research Themes; The Triune Brain and Harmonious Development; Plasticity and Enrichment; Stages of Development; Heart and Brain Connection.
