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All brains are different so no one teaching style can support the learning of all students. As classroom teachers we must learn about our students and try to meet their various needs. Having multiple pathways to learning and demonstrating understanding is important.

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Children's brains are more plastic, but less efficient than adults. If damage to the brain occurs in children, like discussed with those missing half of their brain, children's brains will adapt to meet their needs. It may not completely mimic the missing part, but it will adapt so the child can function.

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While both hemispheres have broad functions in language and music, we see that each side has specialized strengths. We typically think of left brain as the side for the denotation of language and specialized tasks like hierarchical thinking. The right brain is known for the intonation of language and being able to follow patterns in music and language. "We need both parts of the brain for fully expressive communication and understanding." (Neuroscience & the Classrooom)

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Vygotsky was the theorists who stated that decisions determine whether we flourish or perish. He stated that "We 'tag' consequences and store the emotional knowledge for the future." (Neuroscience & the Classroom) This idea is something that we can easily observe when teaching young children. Do they learn from past mistakes?

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Gardner was the first to champion "Multiple Intelligences", the idea that there is activity from all parts of the brain that are responsive to different strengths. We now know that the brain is more complex than Gardner's initial finding; however, knowing that individual strengths can be utilized in the classroom was a relief to many parents and educators.

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"Emotion is the rudder for thinking, learning and decision making." (Neuroscience & the Classroom) This is especially important to consider that not all students have had experiences in learning to understanding and control their emotions. As children's brains develop, we must teach them the tools to understand and use their brains.

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"Motivation is rooted in emotional intelligence" (Neuroscience & the Classroom) Teaching character traits like empathy and perseverance enable children to become intrinsically motivated.

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"Learning is a dynamic process of building and rebuilding neural networks." (Neuroscience & the Classroom) We are not finished learning if we change how we react to the world around us. We need teachers and students to set, work and achieve similar goals for learning to happen.

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Neuroscience & the Classroom: Making Connections. Annenberg Foundation. 2015. http://www.learner.org/courses/neuroscience/index.html. Accessed 7 May 2018.