This document summarizes key findings about how the brain learns based on neuroscience research. It discusses the basic structure of the brain including the four major lobes and their functions. It outlines several major neuroscience findings such as the tripartite structure of the brain, how the brain changes with use throughout life, and the importance of emotions, patterns, meaning, and social interactions in learning. It also discusses physiological, emotional, and environmental needs required to support the brain's learning and memory functions.

1. Learning with the Brain in Mind Bertha Leiva USB

3. As learners what do we know about the brain?

4. What do we know about brain lobes?

5. Reasoning, planning, language and movement (motor cortex), emotions, and problem-solving: ideas into WORDS FRONTAL Broca´s area: Speaking

6. Hearing, memory, meaning and language FRONTAL TEMPORAL Wernicke´s area: language comprehension

7. Sensations (touch, temperature, pain), muscle control, some language functions FRONTAL TEMPORAL PARIETAL

8. Many aspects of vision. FRONTAL TEMPORAL OCCIPITAL PARIETAL

9. Summary FRONTAL – reasoning, speaking TEMPORAL hearing, memory, language comprehension OCCIPITAL - vision PARIETAL – sensations, some language Brain stem instinctive (breathing/ heartbeat Cerebellum : balance, posture, muscle movement

10. Neuroscience Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI Electroencephalogram EEG-MEG Lab animals Pet scans

11. STOP In the next 2 minutes Think about your EXPECTATIONS about this presentation

12. Neuroscience findings The brain has a triad structure The brain is not a computer The brain changes with use, throughout our lifetime survival emotions thinking

13. Meaning Patterns Connections Humans’ search for meaning is innate The search for meaning comes through patterning Emotions are critical to patterning, and drive our attention, meaning and memory Meaning is more important than just information Meaning is generated from within, not externally

14. More key brain research findings EMOTION Is the gatekeeper to learning

15. INTELLIGENCE is a function of EXPERIENCE

20. What new piece of information has been the most enlightening to you so far ? Write it down and check back slides if needed

21. Learning and memory: two sides of a coin to neuroscientists Learning occurs when a cell requires less input from another cell the next time it is activated The cell has learned to respond differently A cell is stimulated repeatedly so it excites a nearby cell. The more stimulation, the more likely long-term memory is created. Learning is achieved through the alteration of synaptic efficacy

24. What are some physiological needs of the brain?

25. A Balanced Diet … Fish Lean Meats Nuts Dark green vegetables PROTEIN AND FRUITS FOR BREAKFAST COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES Eggs Yogurt, milk

26. Stay hydrated Be sure to drink plenty of water When a PH imbalance occurs from dehydration, the body secretes stress hormones which affect learning WATER

27. Thirst Inattentiveness and lethargy Dehydration Less water, more salt in blood Release of cell fluids into blood stream Increase of blood pressure and STRESS

28. Coffee, tea, fruit juices and soft drinks CANNOT substitute water.

29. Sleep zzzz … dreams zzzz Body shuts down senses and cleans out useless thoughts Lows and Downs – REM (dreams ) Memory builder Dreams have NO morality Half of your dreams relieves the tension of the day and the other half consolidates your learning. Teens natural bedtime is midnight … melatonin

30. Physical movement It balances moods, supports memory and can reduce stress Exercise reoxygenates the blood

32. Can you think of emotional needs of the brain?

33. Safety caring, nurturing realistic boundaries and goals appropriate challenges sense of belonging

34. SELF AWARENESS: understanding own feelings MANAGEMENT : perceiving options and not limitations MOTIVATION : perseverance RELATING : self-empathy CONNECTING : decision-making that has personal purpose

35. DISTRESS is consistent stress for a LONG period of time. First aging accelerant It "eats" brain cells. Threat makes brain get less blood in areas where your thinking skills are.

36. How about environmental needs?

37. Right temperature and humidity Natural light increases ALERTNESS. Incandescent light is OK but fluorescent light may cause eye strain and anxiety Subtle aromas (lemon peppermint) increase ALERTNESS and help embed MEMORY. Living atmosphere clean air

38. Fresh air Walk outside after the rain or near a waterfall or fountain: ionization Red, purple and blue are the most remembered colors because of wavelength. Colors stimulate the brain

39. Now, what do we do with all this info.?

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