Learning And The Brain

Student Writing Assignment:
Please respond to the following questions/statements in one paper. Please be thorough in your discussion. Each part should contain an introduction, main body and a conclusion/summary. Be sure to include a title page, number pages and include course title. Writing tip: Be sure to use spell check and grammar check, and have someone proofread your paper before you submit it. (Your paper’s combined responses should be between a minimum of ten to twelve pages in length.) Many students find that they need to write more pages to thoroughly cover the content of the writing assignment. That is okay!
Part 1. Write a description of the physiology and function of the brain as if you were presenting the information to a class of high school students. (2-3 pages)
Part 2. Discuss one of the following: (1-2 pages)
a. The distressed brain
b. Elements in ergonomics
c. Diet and brain function
Part 3. Discuss the relationship between (1) sensory register, (2) short-term/working memory, and (3) long-term memory as it applies to learning. Describe the implications of this information for instruction processes and student learning. Notice the role of attention. (2-3 pages)
Part 4. Discuss one of the following: (1-2 pages)
d. Keeping the brain’s attention
e. Non-conscious learning
f. Higher leveling thinking
g. Factors to enhance learning
Part 5. Describe the theory of multiple intelligences and explore the implications for instructing your students. (2-3 pages)
Part 6. Research: Find two journal articles written by two different authors that are related to the topics in this course. Then:
(a) compare and contrast the theories (positions) presented in the articles, or
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(b) interpret each article and discuss implications for your practice or (c) write a constructive critique of each author’s conclusion (3-4 pages)