Article Title

Best practice? Advice provided to teachers about the use of Brain Gym® in Australian schools

Authors

Jennifer Stephenson, Macquarie University

Abstract

Perceptual motor programs continue to be used in Australian schools despite evidence showing they do not influence academic learning. Brain Gym® is one perceptual motor program that is used in schools in Australia and overseas. There is little evidence to support the claims made about the benefits of Brain Gym®; its theoretical underpinning has been subject to criticism by neuroscientists. A search was made of Internet sites, including state department of education sites to locate information provided to teachers about Brain Gym®. Although education departments and others responsible for providing advice and professional development to teachers espouse research-based practice, they continue to endorse and support the use of Brain Gym®.

Recommended Citation

Stephenson, Jennifer (2009) "Best practice? Advice provided to teachers about the use of Brain Gym® in Australian schools," Australian Journal of Education: Vol. 53: Iss. 2, Article 1.
Available at: https://research.acer.edu.au/aje/vol53/iss2/1