The Learning Tool

OUR BRAIN & EMOTIONS

in the Digital era

Our Educational Program includes five modules designed to improve subject knowledge, mental well-being, focus, and essential learning skills, used by educators and mentors in the classroom

Modules

THE HEALTHY MINDPLATTER

Learn about the 7 basic needs of your brain. And about how fulfilling them can increase your well-being and performance. 

PERFORM WITHOUT ANXIETY

How performance anxiety works, and why it exists. 
And what you can do to make performances feel less frightening.

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TAKE CONTROL OF
YOUR ATTENTION
Our attention is the door to the brain. How does it actually work? And what do we need to be able to focus and succeed with studies?

SHAPE YOUR BRAIN

Your brain is shaped by all the things you feed it with. And thoughts you repeat many times. Learn how to re-shape your brain more like you want it. 

SOCIAL MEDIA & GAMING

Learn about the methods digital media platforms use to change your behaviour. And how you can use the same model to gain control of your time.
The module Take Control of Your Attention is open for everyone to use.
You will need a license for the remaining modules.

Module Structure

Each module provides content for several teaching sessions.
It is adaptable, allowing you as an educator to select both the number of sessions and the depth of content according to your preferences.
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Lesson 1

High-quality drama film Interspersed with interactive classroom exercises
 Video: 20 min 
 Total time: 45 - 60 min

Lesson 2

Comprehensive review and in-depth exercises with video
  Video: 7 min   
  Total time: 45 - 60 min

Lesson 3

Thorough exercises and progress monitoring with extra helpful tips
 Video: 6 min    
 Total time: 30 - 60 min
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SURVEY

Would you like to employ our science-based survey to evaluate habits and health status at your school? 

Scientific summary to the Learning Tool

Listen to Dr. Sissela Nutley, our Head of Science with a PhD, explain the usefulness of the Learning Tool:  Our Brain & Emotions
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Resources for  Planning & Communication 

For school leaders or others responsible for planning and facilitating the workflow

involve guardians

Tell them what you're doing
You have the option to download and share this concise PDF with the guardians, providing them with detailed information about your activities

Tips for all the important adults
We have condensed the content of the modules and suggested some ways guardians can contribute to 
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users
[teachers & student health staff]

secondary / upper secondary schools
[use all modules]

flexible material bank
[customize to your preference]
Testimonials

User feedback

At last, the school has a systematic tool to consider students' perspectives when promoting well-being efforts and and dealing with mental health issues. Moreover, you don't need specialized expertise to use this resource; barely no threshold to get started. Students can access both theoretical knowledge and practical tips.

Martin Brav

School Counselor Upper Secondary School
Betty Pettersson, Stockholm, Sweden

The whole concept is comprehensive and easy to follow. Moreover, it serves as an excellent topic for discussion. Our youth are surprised when they realize how much their daily lives are influenced by their phones/the internet. They also gain insights into how their well-being and school performance are affected when they don't get enough sleep.

Catrine Månsson

Principal
Linköping Municipality, Sweden

The Learning Tool contains an easy-to-handle educational program and lesson plan for working with students on preventive well-being and knowledge-enhancing efforts. The students appreciate it, and as a leader, I find it easy to follow the structure. Additionally, the staff receives requested professional development.

Josef Elveskog

Counselor, Sociologist, Licensed Psychotherapist
Student Health Unit, City of Stockholm, Sweden

FAQ

How to initiate the program at a school?

To get a school or grade level started with the material, we recommend watching our three short startup videos (English versions will be provided in october 2023). The program is designed for the video modules to be used during tutor time at school, where the tutor/educator facilitates discussions and exercises in the classroom. Short informational videos before each module are available to mentors as preparation. The Student Health team, which has in-depth knowledge of the topics covered in the material, and the tutors who will lead the classroom discussions, play key roles in implementing the preventive program. Since these are complex issues that require continuous work, it's important to think and plan for the long term based on the implementation of the program, even though the modules can also be used to inspire on occasional occasions.

Do the questions align with any specific subject based on the central content of the curriculum?

(Instructions for the Swedish curriculum only)
The Healthy Mind Platter-module and Shape Your Brain can be well-connected to the central content of Physical Education & Health as well as Biology (LGR 22: Health and Lifestyle and Body and Health; GY11: Biology 2, Organism Function, Psychology 1, 2a, and 2b). The module Take Control of Your Attention also fits nicely into Psychology at the high school level. The module Perform Without Anxiety also aligns with the central content for Physical Education and Health (LGR 22) in terms of "Tension Regulation and Mental Training".The module Shape Your Brain and the module Social Media & Gaming also contain elements from Social Studies (LGR 22: Social Studies Information and Communication, GY11: Social Studies 1a1, 1a2). For some modules, there are additional exercises that fit well into the aforementioned subjects, as well as Swedish, focusing on both reading and writing texts related to the modules. These exercises are available for free download in Learnworlds under the Lesson Material tab. If you are a teacher and want to contribute lesson plans related to these topics, please email us at info@artsandhearts.se, and we will make them available to everyone!

What ages is the material suitable for?

The material is designed for secondary and upper secondary schools. However, the choice of modules to be used depends on the educator's or tutor's judgment, taking into consideration the needs and maturity level of the student group. The modules Take Control of Your Attention, Perform Without Anxiety, and The Healthy Mind Platter work well for all ages, while Shape Your Brain as well as Social Media & Gaming are slightly more advanced.

Can the material be used on a school's theme day?

These can be effectively used as building blocks during a themed day, where discussions can be developed and explored based on different roles and responsibilities. The modules can also be used during parent meetings to involve families in these issues that concern the overall well-being and learning conditions of the students.

Is it possible to split the modules into two different occasions?

The initial session (1st lesson) of each module is specifically structured for a tutor session lasting approximately 45-60 minutes. Subsequent lessons within each module may require less time, depending on the students' level of engagement and participation. However, if you wish to delve deeper into any discussion topic, you can choose to spread the the content into multiple sessions. 

Is there material aimed at parents or guardians?

Yes, each module includes shorter video clips, approximately 5 minutes in duration, specifically aimed at important adults on how they can support the youth from home (available with English subtitles in November 2023). These videos are available as a link that the school can distribute or place on a digital school platform for guardians to access. They are also well-suited for use during parent meetings to foster engagement in establishing common guidelines, such as bedtime routines or digital balance at home.

Is there research linked to the program?

The material is based on scientific research and facts, developed in collaboration with researchers from the Karolinska Institute. It has also been reviewed by psychologists, counselors, and thoroughly evaluated by students from six middle schools who have completed the program alongside their mentors and student health teams. Research conducted at the Karolinska Institute in collaboration with RISE is also ongoing to assess the program's effectiveness. You can find our reports under the "Our Research" section on the website https://detsynsinte.se/ (In Swedish only)!