ECI 601 Course Reflection by Liza Blalock

Neuroplasticity

lblalock79 — 2024-06-04 16:55:43 UTC

The image explains the brain's ability to adapt and restructure in response to learning to develop customized, flexible, and effective educational practices from a child to an adult.

Brain-Based Learning

lblalock79 — 2024-06-04 17:01:27 UTC

This image shows how I imagine an educator trying to devise different lesson plans to meet the needs of all students, applying neuroscience knowledge about how the brain learns best to design and implement educational practices that boost learning and retention.

The Five Senses Are Impactful to Learning

lblalock79 — 2024-06-04 17:12:57 UTC

This image explains how sensory experiences are integrated to promote cognitive processing and memory retention by engaging multiple pathways in the brain.

Motivation

lblalock79 — 2024-06-04 17:19:53 UTC

This image explains how having students move about in the classroom and apply different learning strategies can increase students' intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and improve interaction and achievement in educational settings.

Physical Movement and Brain Learning

lblalock79 — 2024-06-04 17:22:13 UTC

This image represents how incorporating physical activities into educational settings can stimulate brain function and cognitive skills, promoting overall learning outcomes.

What did I learn from ECI 601 course?

lblalock79 — 2024-06-04 17:33:04 UTC

In the course ECI 601: The Science of Learning and Teaching, I learned the fundamental principles of how the brain processes and retains information.

A memorable quotes from my course videos " Neuroplasticity can work both ways. It can be positive, you learn something new, and refine a motor skill. And it also can be negative though, you forgot something you once knew, you become addicted to drugs, maybe you have chronic pain. So your brain is tremendously plastic, and it’s been shaped both structurally and functionally by everything you do but also by everything that you don’t do” (TEDx Talks, 2015, 9:39)

lblalock79 — 2024-06-04 18:26:13 UTC

This quote is memorable because it focuses on the brain's incredible ability to adapt and change, on learning and experiences continuously shaping our brain's structure and function. It highlights the importance of positive and negative influences on brain development, which is crucial for understanding the impact of teaching and learning strategies.

A memorable quote from my course videos “When children have experiences of closeness and, consistency, and trust, oxytocin is released. And oxytocin has many, many positive effects on the development of the brain” (Edutopia, 2019, 0:40).

lblalock79 — 2024-06-04 18:30:15 UTC

This quote is memorable because it underscores the importance of establishing a supportive and trusting environment for children. This environment positively affects brain development through the release of oxytocin. It displays how emotional well-being is crucial for students’ learning and brain growth.

A video about Brain-Based learning

lblalock79 — 2024-06-04 18:34:25 UTC

The Morning Meetings video: Creating a Safe Space for Learning" would benefit my classmates as it demonstrates how structured morning meetings can create a supportive and safe environment that sets the tone for student engagement, emotional well-being, and learning.

The video demonstrates how morning meetings create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment. Students build trust, respect, and communication skills through structured activities like greetings, sharing, and teamwork exercises. The video emphasizes that these meetings help students feel safe and connected, essential for effective learning. Teachers also use this time to gauge students' emotional states and set a positive tone for the day.

References

lblalock79 — 2024-06-07 05:05:48 UTC

Edutopia.( 2019, January 15). The power of relationships in schools. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzvm1m8zq5g

Tedx Talks.(2015, December 15). After watching this, brain will not be the same Lara boyd tedxvancouver. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNHBMFCzznE