Predictably, the portion of the music video that stood out to me was the brief reference to mood affecting performance. I will continue to use the various tools at hand to improve the moods of my students. This will increase their abilities in noticeable ways.

I read an article earlier that differentiated the ways we learn / adapt / make decisions as being unconscious and conscious (dorsal striatum versus hippocampus) - stressed versus positive. I wouldn't want decisions made in the same manner as a flight or fight response (the last being my parallel - no directly stated in the neuroscience article). That prospect seems ridiculous. Using instinct to problem solve is problematic. I do not see it being particularly reliable. So the only clear option is to utilize positive environments for learning; engage the hippocampus.

Reading is absolutely crucial in developing language. I will integrate reading into my classroom as much as possible. No matter what age I teach, this choice will remain. Reading can always improve, and practice makes perfect.