https://padlet.com/csimcox23/k61qrz0yvu83 Reflection on Learning and the Brain en-us 2018-05-09 22:05:01 UTC 2026-01-03 17:04:21 UTC hello@padlet.com csimcox23 https://padlet.com/csimcox23/k61qrz0yvu83/wish/259471881 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. ]]> 2018-05-09 22:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/csimcox23/k61qrz0yvu83/wish/259471881 csimcox23 https://padlet.com/csimcox23/k61qrz0yvu83/wish/259472045 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)]]> 2018-05-09 22:43:23 UTC https://padlet.com/csimcox23/k61qrz0yvu83/wish/259472045 csimcox23 https://padlet.com/csimcox23/k61qrz0yvu83/wish/259472462 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. ]]> 2018-05-09 22:47:54 UTC https://padlet.com/csimcox23/k61qrz0yvu83/wish/259472462 csimcox23 https://padlet.com/csimcox23/k61qrz0yvu83/wish/259472685 Neuroscience & the Classroom: Making Connections. Annenberg Foundation. 2015. http://www.learner.org/courses/neuroscience/index.html. Accessed 7 May 2018. ]]> 2018-05-09 22:50:14 UTC https://padlet.com/csimcox23/k61qrz0yvu83/wish/259472685 csimcox23 https://padlet.com/csimcox23/k61qrz0yvu83/wish/259472994 "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. ]]> 2018-05-09 22:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/csimcox23/k61qrz0yvu83/wish/259472994 csimcox23 https://padlet.com/csimcox23/k61qrz0yvu83/wish/259473412 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. ]]> 2018-05-09 22:55:50 UTC https://padlet.com/csimcox23/k61qrz0yvu83/wish/259473412 csimcox23 https://padlet.com/csimcox23/k61qrz0yvu83/wish/259473701 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?]]> 2018-05-09 22:58:21 UTC https://padlet.com/csimcox23/k61qrz0yvu83/wish/259473701 csimcox23 https://padlet.com/csimcox23/k61qrz0yvu83/wish/259474008 "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. ]]> 2018-05-09 23:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/csimcox23/k61qrz0yvu83/wish/259474008 csimcox23 https://padlet.com/csimcox23/k61qrz0yvu83/wish/259474358 "Motivation is rooted in emotional intelligence" (Neuroscience & the Classroom) Teaching character traits like empathy and perseverance enable children to become intrinsically motivated. ]]> 2018-05-09 23:03:54 UTC https://padlet.com/csimcox23/k61qrz0yvu83/wish/259474358