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Learners and
Learning Science
Course Introduction
These principles provide evidence-based insights into how people gain and
retain knowledge and are crucial in helping teachers develop more effective
teaching strategies. By knowing how the brain works during learning,
teachers can help students stay interested and understand the material
better, leading to better results in school. It also helps tailor teaching to fit
the different ways that students learn best. The science of learning helps
teachers evaluate student work and diagnose and prescribe activities for
enhanced achievement.
Section 1: The Neuroscience of Learning
Section 1: Introduction
This section, The Neuroscience of Learning, reveals the study of
neuroscience and its implications for learning. Neuroscience—the study of
the brain and nervous system—is key to unlocking the mysteries of how we
acquire knowledge, form memories, and develop skills. By understanding the
brain's inner workings, you will gain a deeper understanding of the biological
processes underlying learning and cognition. You will explore common
neuromyths and recent science that offers more effective approaches. As
you discover the inner workings of the brain, you will enhance your
appreciation for the complexity of human cognition and gain valuable
insights that can inform your approach to teaching and learning strategies.
Build Employability Skills and Competence
Curiosity drives educators to explore and incorporate new information and
resources related to developmental topics, enhancing their understanding of
student needs. Evidence-based practice enables educators to analyze
research and data, guiding them in selecting the most effective teaching
strategies and interventions. By combining curiosity with evidence-based
practice, educators can continually improve their methods and provide more
effective, tailored support to their students.
The skills in this section are:
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Curiosity: Examine new information and resources on developmental
topics.
Evidence-Based Practice: Analyze evidence-based research and data to
guide practices and interventions.
Lesson 1: 1 Welcome to your brain
Prereflection Questions
What strategies will you use to create a classroom that supports the different
ways students think and understand at different ages?
Explanation
I can use various teaching methods and materials to create a classroom that
supports the different ways students think and understand at multiple ages.
By offering choices in how students learn and express themselves - like
through discussions, projects, and hands-on activities - I can help every
student feel included and succeed.
The Human Brain
As a teacher, it is crucial to understand how the brain works because it helps
us know how students learn, remember things, and solve problems. The
brain controls many activities (like thinking and feeling) and senses (like
touch and sight). Cognition is how we take in, process, remember, and use
information—like learning, thinking, or solving problems.
Even though the brain is small, it is complex. Many tiny cells called neurons
work together like a complex communication network. Our brains keep
growing until we are about 25, so we can keep learning new things as we
age.
Innovative technology—like functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)—
has significantly advanced medical research by allowing scientists to observe
brain activity. This technology has also been applied to studying learning,
enabling researchers to identify which parts of the brain are active during
various learning processes. This information helps educators understand how
learning happens in the brain so that they can teach better.
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Brain Growth and Education
As people grow from babies to adults, their brains change significantly,
affecting how well they can learn in school. Neurodevelopment is how the
brain develops and changes. Neurodevelopment is essential to learning new
things, improving thinking, and handling school challenges.
When babies are tiny, the neurons in their brains start making connections
because of what they experience, like sounds and touches. These
connections help set the stage for learning language, making friends, and
understanding the world around them. Caregivers, like parents, are critical
during this time because they create loving environments that help brains
grow well, which is essential for doing well in school later.
When kids become older, their brains go through a process called
myelination, which makes pathways stronger, and one known as pruning,
which gets rid of pathways that are not needed. As an educator, you do not
need to memorize the names of these processes, but you need to be aware
that they are occurring. Together, they make kids better at paying attention,
remembering things, and solving problems, which are essential for doing
well in school. Teachers can help by making classrooms fun and exciting so
kids want to learn new things and explore.
Key Terms
neuroscience: the study of the brain and nervous system
cognition: thinking activities such as remembering, understanding,
problem-solving, and decision-making, including how people get, use, and
store information in their minds
neurons: tiny cells in the brain that work together like an extensive
communication network
neurodevelopment: plays a crucial role in acquiring new knowledge,
honing cognitive skills, and adapting to the challenges of formal education
Lesson 1.2: Brain Development and Learning
Prereflection QUestion
What parts of the human brain do you think are relevant for learning?
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Learners and Learning Science (Western Governors University)
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Learners and
Learning Science
Course Introduction
These principles provide evidence-based insights into how people gain and
retain knowledge and are crucial in helping teachers develop more effective
teaching strategies. By knowing how the brain works during learning,
teachers can help students stay interested and understand the material
better, leading to better results in school. It also helps tailor teaching to fit
the different ways that students learn best. The science of learning helps
teachers evaluate student work and diagnose and prescribe activities for
enhanced achievement.
Section 1: The Neuroscience of Learning
Section 1: Introduction
This section, The Neuroscience of Learning, reveals the study of
neuroscience and its implications for learning. Neuroscience—the study of
the brain and nervous system—is key to unlocking the mysteries of how we
acquire knowledge, form memories, and develop skills. By understanding the
brain's inner workings, you will gain a deeper understanding of the biological
processes underlying learning and cognition. You will explore common
neuromyths and recent science that offers more effective approaches. As
you discover the inner workings of the brain, you will enhance your
appreciation for the complexity of human cognition and gain valuable
insights that can inform your approach to teaching and learning strategies.
Build Employability Skills and Competence
Curiosity drives educators to explore and incorporate new information and
resources related to developmental topics, enhancing their understanding of
student needs. Evidence-based practice enables educators to analyze
research and data, guiding them in selecting the most effective teaching
strategies and interventions. By combining curiosity with evidence-based
practice, educators can continually improve their methods and provide more
effective, tailored support to their students.
The skills in this section are:
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Curiosity: Examine new information and resources on developmental
topics.
Evidence-Based Practice: Analyze evidence-based research and data to
guide practices and interventions.
Lesson 1: 1 Welcome to your brain
Prereflection Questions
What strategies will you use to create a classroom that supports the different
ways students think and understand at different ages?
Explanation
I can use various teaching methods and materials to create a classroom that
supports the different ways students think and understand at multiple ages.
By offering choices in how students learn and express themselves - like
through discussions, projects, and hands-on activities - I can help every
student feel included and succeed.
The Human Brain
As a teacher, it is crucial to understand how the brain works because it helps
us know how students learn, remember things, and solve problems. The
brain controls many activities (like thinking and feeling) and senses (like
touch and sight). Cognition is how we take in, process, remember, and use
information—like learning, thinking, or solving problems.
Even though the brain is small, it is complex. Many tiny cells called neurons
work together like a complex communication network. Our brains keep
growing until we are about 25, so we can keep learning new things as we
age.
Innovative technology—like functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)—
has significantly advanced medical research by allowing scientists to observe
brain activity. This technology has also been applied to studying learning,
enabling researchers to identify which parts of the brain are active during
various learning processes. This information helps educators understand how
learning happens in the brain so that they can teach better.
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Brain Growth and Education
As people grow from babies to adults, their brains change significantly,
affecting how well they can learn in school. Neurodevelopment is how the
brain develops and changes. Neurodevelopment is essential to learning new
things, improving thinking, and handling school challenges.
When babies are tiny, the neurons in their brains start making connections
because of what they experience, like sounds and touches. These
connections help set the stage for learning language, making friends, and
understanding the world around them. Caregivers, like parents, are critical
during this time because they create loving environments that help brains
grow well, which is essential for doing well in school later.
When kids become older, their brains go through a process called
myelination, which makes pathways stronger, and one known as pruning,
which gets rid of pathways that are not needed. As an educator, you do not
need to memorize the names of these processes, but you need to be aware
that they are occurring. Together, they make kids better at paying attention,
remembering things, and solving problems, which are essential for doing
well in school. Teachers can help by making classrooms fun and exciting so
kids want to learn new things and explore.
Key Terms
neuroscience: the study of the brain and nervous system
cognition: thinking activities such as remembering, understanding,
problem-solving, and decision-making, including how people get, use, and
store information in their minds
neurons: tiny cells in the brain that work together like an extensive
communication network
neurodevelopment: plays a crucial role in acquiring new knowledge,
honing cognitive skills, and adapting to the challenges of formal education
Lesson 1.2: Brain Development and Learning
Prereflection QUestion
What parts of the human brain do you think are relevant for learning?
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