Brainstem - before we are born controls basic functions (breathing and heart rate) Limbic System - Shortly after birth, continues to develop through adolescence controls emotions and memory, helps us navigate social situations, regulate emotions and r

Brainstem - before we are born controls basic functions (breathing and heart rate) Limbic System - Shortly after birth, continues to develop through adolescence controls emotions and memory, helps us navigate social situations, regulate emotions and remember things. Cerebellum - begins to develop early in life controls balance and coordination helps us performs tasks like typing, writing, and sports Cerebrum - Extensive growth in childhood and adolescence the largest part of brain controls higher cognitive function like thinking reasoning and problem solving. Prefrontal cortex (frontal lobe) - begins to progress through grade school controls impulse control, decision making, and emotion regulation allows us to plan, organize, and prioritize Neuroscience - Study of the nervous system and brain Curiosity - examine new information and resources on developmental topics. Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) - analyze evidence based research and data for guidance in selection of practices and interventions. Cognition - Mental processes involved in aquiring, processing, storing, and using info. Neurodevelopment - How the brain grows and changes Mylenation - Makes brain pathways stronger Pruning - Gets rid of brain pathways Brain Development Timeline - prenatal (in womb) birth newborn (rapid growth) early childhood (pruning begins, mylenation continues) adolescence (development continues especially in frontal lobe) adulthood (development begins to slow) True or False Cognition encompasses processes such as memory, perception, reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making. - True True or False The prefrontal cortex is responsible for balance, coordination, and motor control. - False It's primarily involved in higher cognitive functions such as decision-making, impulse control, and emotional regulation What is functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) primarily used for? - Mapping brain activity Encoding - refers to the initial processing of information, where sensory input is transformed into a form that the brain can store and use Storage - involves retaining this encoded information over time Retrieval - is the process of getting stored information when needed. Feedback - plays a vital role in refining our learning strategies by providing information about our performance, guiding future actions. Metacognition - involves awareness and understanding of one's thinking processes, enabling learners to monitor and regulate their learning effectively. What are the 4 learning strategies? - retrieval practice spacing interleaving feedback-driven metacognition Retrieval Practice - actively recalling information from memory, such as answering questions or completing quizzes, which strengthens long-term retention (E.X. answering questions without notes) Spacing - spacing out study sessions over time rather than cramming all at once (E.X. study 1 hour per day for 6 days instead of 6 hours in 1 day) Interleaving - mixing up different types of problems or topics during study sessions, which enhances learning by promoting deeper understanding and transfer of knowledge (E.X.Instead of practicing one type of math problem at a time, students might practice a mix of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems.) Feedback Driven Metacognition - using feedback from assessments and evaluations to reflect on and regulate one's own learning strategies and understanding (E.X. Reflect ion feedback from rough draft to correct mistakes) Desirable Difficulty - refers to introducing challenges or obstacles during learning that are neither too easy nor too difficult but just right for learning. Learning Science - explores how the human brain acquires and processes information. Ways executive function can support student learning? - planning working memory self-regulation organization flexibility Planning Example - Helps student break down tasks into manageable steps Working Memory Example - Allows student to hold information in mind while completing tasks, such as remembering instructions or key concepts during a test. Self-Regulation Example - Helps student manage emotions, stay focused, and control impulses, leading to better behavior and academic performance. Organization Example - Enables student to keep track of assignments, materials, and deadlines, leading to improved time management and productivity.