Explain the function of the sensory registerUses part of the brain stem known as the reticular activation system (RAS) and the thalamus which screens the data from the senses to determine their importance to the individual. The sensory register goes through a process called perceptual or sensory filtering.Pg. 40Explain the importance of sense and meaningto learningLearning that involves sense and meaning is likely to be stored in long-term memory. It is unlikely for something that does not have sense or meaning to get stored in long-term memory. Memory can happen without meaning or sense but it is less likely to occur. Define windows of opportunityWindows of opportunity represent important periods in which the brain responds to certain types ofinput to create or consolidate neural networks. If that type of input is not given during that time, then the person will never develop that skill.Explain how the brain prioritizes incoming informationSurvivor value is top priority. Emotional experiences. The learners past experiences (sense and meaning). Name the sensesTouch, taste, sight, hearing, smell, ProprioceptiveState two functions of the hippocampusEncodes information and sends it to one or more long-term storage areas.The hippocampus is hippo librarian : ) Decides where to store long-term memoriesTell you the functions of the immediatememoryAlso known as short-term memory. Holds data for about 30 seconds. The importance of the information is determined by the individual’s experiences. If the information is not important it will drop out of immediate memory.Explain the function of the amygdalaThe amygdala encodes an emotional message.It stores the emotional part of a memory, regulates emotions, and makes emotional connections between memories. Explain what is meant by the “novel” brainThe brain is scanning the environment for novelty. It responds to what is unique and different. Provide an example of how self-conceptaffects learningIt is the way we view ourselves. It is shaped by past experiences. Their experiences can impact their acceptance or rejection of new learning. Relate the cognitivebelief system to learningThe ability of the human brain to combine individual items in many different ways. It is how we perceive the world. Tell you the functions of the cerebellumThe cerebellum coordinates movements. Is important for learning, performance, and timing of complex motor tasks.“Belle” or Miss Cerebellum is the secretary in charge of all the details.Tell you the functions of the cerebrumThe cerebrum controls thinking, memory, speech, and muscular movement.“Brum” or Mr. Cerebrum is the boss of thinking, memory, speech, and muscular movement.Describe the timelimits of the workingmemoryEbbinghausconcluded that working memory lasted up to 45 minutes. Russellshowed that working memory was age dependent and could range from 5-10 minutes for preadolescents and 10-20 minutes for adolescents and adults before boredom or fatigue became factors.Explain synapsesSynapses are where one nerve cell connects to another nerve cell (though they do not touch). Neurotransmitters go from one cell to another at the synapses.
Explain the meaning of sensorypreferencesPeople prefer to learn by one sense as opposed to another. This results in auditory, visual, kinesthetic and other learners. Each type of learner will behave differently during learning. Describe the capacitylimits of workingmemoryIt is dependent on the person’s age. Children under 5 have the capacity of 1-3 chunks, ages 5-14 can process 3-7 chunks, and ages 14 and older can process 5-9 chunks.To increase the amount of information to be processed in working memory, make bigger chunks.Explain what is meant by emotionalcontrolEmotional control is developed between 2-30 months of age. It has to do with the emotional and rational system evaluating how to get the owner what they want. It can be influenced by parents, and it is difficult to retrain someone when they are older. The ability of a person to use your own emotions to make decisions. And it includes the perception of others emotions.Read emotions and know what to do with that.Explain the function of neurotransmittersNeurotransmitters excite or inhibit the neighboring neuron. There are over 100 different neurotransmitters that have been discovered so far.Explain the function of long-termmemoryLong-term memory refers to the process of sorting and retrieving information. Long-term storage refers to where in the brain the memories are kept. Explain the value of humorin learningHumor enhances the climate, promotes mental health, relieves stress and therefore helps with the classroom community. In a lesson humor can be used as an attention-getter which results in increased retention.Explain chunkingChunking is the process wherethe brain perceives several items of information as a single item. Patterns, sequence, and categories are common ways to chunk information.Describe the sourcesof brainresearchWhat was learned in the past (behaviorist model). The new sophisticated medical equipment (CT, PET, MRI, MEG) has showed more brain work.Explain closureClosure is a way that a learner’s working memory summarizes for itself a perception of what has been learned.Describe a neuronA neuron is a nerve cell. It has thousands of branches, called dendrites, emerging from its core. Information is transferred along a long fiber called an axon. A myelin sheath surrounds each axon.