Learning and the brain

1. Brain-based learning
    site: http://www.funderstanding.com/content/brain-based-learning

The article on this website discussed what's called brain-based learning, which is a theory based on the function and structure of the brain. Everyone has the ability to learn and this theory demonstrates just that by abiding by a number of principles to support it. A few of the core principles stated were; the, brain is considered a parallel processor, meaning comes through patterning, learning involves focused attention and peripheral perception, also that we understand information best when it is embedded in natural, spatial memory. There were also 3 instructional techniques that were talked about in reference to this learning theory and they included; Orchestrated immersion (students gain full unserstanding of educationa experience), relaxed alertness (eliminating fear in learning and overcoming challenges) and active processing (internalizing and consolidating information). By using this method helps to gain a better understanding of various learning styles. By knowing how to to assist others when it comes to learning styles makes a huge difference when it comes to being an effective instructor.