Learners and Learning Science D664
Neuroscience - ANS The study of the brain and nervous system
Cognition - ANS Thinking activities such as remembering, understanding, problem-solving, and
decision-making, including how people get, use, and store information in their minds
Neurons - ANS Tiny cells in the brain that work together like an extensive communication
network
Neurodevelopment - ANS Plays a crucial role in acquiring new knowledge, honing cognitive
skills, and adapting to the challenges of formal education
Brain Stem - ANS Part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord; oversees important jobs
like keeping the heart beating regularly, controlling breathing, managing blood flow, and
controlling automatic actions like sneezing and swallowing
Limbic System - ANS Deep in the brain, it is like an emotional control center helping handle
feelings like happiness, fear, and sadness
Cerebellum - ANS The front part of the brain responsible for controlling movement, body
temperature, and thinking skills like speaking, problem-solving, and decision-making; also
handles sensory tasks such as seeing, hearing, and feeling
Prefrontal Cortex - ANS Plays a crucial role in decision-making, impulse control, and emotional
regulation
Encoding - ANS The initial processing of information, converting sensory input into a form that
the brain can store and use
Storage - ANS Involves retaining encoded information over time
Retrieval - ANS The process of accessing stored information when needed
Feedback - ANS Provides information about performance, guiding future actions to refine
learning strategies
Metacognition - ANS The awareness of understanding of one's thinking processes to monitor
and regulate learning
, Retrieval Practice - ANS Enhances long-term retention by actively recalling information from
memory
Spacing - ANS Strategically spacing out study sessions over time leads to more robust learning
outcomes
Interleaving - ANS Mixing different topics or skills within a single study session promotes
deeper understanding and transfer of knowledge
Feedback-driven Metacognition - ANS Monitor and regulate learning processes to foster
greater self-awareness and learning autonomy
Desirable Difficulty - ANS Introducing challenges or obstacles during learning to cultivate
resilience and enhance overall
Learning Science - ANS Investigates how people learn, encompassing psychology,
neuroscience, education, and computer science to understand the cognitive processes,
behaviors, and environments that facilitate learning and knowledge acquisition
Research-based Practices - ANS Arise from solid empirical research or methods shown to
positively affect classroom learning
Evidence-based Practices - ANS Practices informed by evidence from studies conducted in
educational research and learning science
Executive Function - ANS The set of mental skills that help individuals plan, focus their
attention, and remember instructions successfully
Cramming - ANS The practice of studying intensively in a short period before an exam
Multitasking - ANS The ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
Hippocampus - ANS A part of the limbic system involved in memory, learning, and emotion
Distributed Practice - ANS Explores how the brain retains information when learning is spread
out over time rather than condensed
Neurodiversity - ANS Recognizes and celebrates diversity in neural functioning and cognitive
styles
Neuroplasticity - ANS The brain's ability to reorganize and adapt in response to experiences
Cognitive Style - ANS An individual's typical or habitual way of problem-solving, thinking,
perceiving, and remembering
Neuroscience - ANS The study of the brain and nervous system
Cognition - ANS Thinking activities such as remembering, understanding, problem-solving, and
decision-making, including how people get, use, and store information in their minds
Neurons - ANS Tiny cells in the brain that work together like an extensive communication
network
Neurodevelopment - ANS Plays a crucial role in acquiring new knowledge, honing cognitive
skills, and adapting to the challenges of formal education
Brain Stem - ANS Part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord; oversees important jobs
like keeping the heart beating regularly, controlling breathing, managing blood flow, and
controlling automatic actions like sneezing and swallowing
Limbic System - ANS Deep in the brain, it is like an emotional control center helping handle
feelings like happiness, fear, and sadness
Cerebellum - ANS The front part of the brain responsible for controlling movement, body
temperature, and thinking skills like speaking, problem-solving, and decision-making; also
handles sensory tasks such as seeing, hearing, and feeling
Prefrontal Cortex - ANS Plays a crucial role in decision-making, impulse control, and emotional
regulation
Encoding - ANS The initial processing of information, converting sensory input into a form that
the brain can store and use
Storage - ANS Involves retaining encoded information over time
Retrieval - ANS The process of accessing stored information when needed
Feedback - ANS Provides information about performance, guiding future actions to refine
learning strategies
Metacognition - ANS The awareness of understanding of one's thinking processes to monitor
and regulate learning
, Retrieval Practice - ANS Enhances long-term retention by actively recalling information from
memory
Spacing - ANS Strategically spacing out study sessions over time leads to more robust learning
outcomes
Interleaving - ANS Mixing different topics or skills within a single study session promotes
deeper understanding and transfer of knowledge
Feedback-driven Metacognition - ANS Monitor and regulate learning processes to foster
greater self-awareness and learning autonomy
Desirable Difficulty - ANS Introducing challenges or obstacles during learning to cultivate
resilience and enhance overall
Learning Science - ANS Investigates how people learn, encompassing psychology,
neuroscience, education, and computer science to understand the cognitive processes,
behaviors, and environments that facilitate learning and knowledge acquisition
Research-based Practices - ANS Arise from solid empirical research or methods shown to
positively affect classroom learning
Evidence-based Practices - ANS Practices informed by evidence from studies conducted in
educational research and learning science
Executive Function - ANS The set of mental skills that help individuals plan, focus their
attention, and remember instructions successfully
Cramming - ANS The practice of studying intensively in a short period before an exam
Multitasking - ANS The ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
Hippocampus - ANS A part of the limbic system involved in memory, learning, and emotion
Distributed Practice - ANS Explores how the brain retains information when learning is spread
out over time rather than condensed
Neurodiversity - ANS Recognizes and celebrates diversity in neural functioning and cognitive
styles
Neuroplasticity - ANS The brain's ability to reorganize and adapt in response to experiences
Cognitive Style - ANS An individual's typical or habitual way of problem-solving, thinking,
perceiving, and remembering
