Neuroscience of Teaching and Learning by Eli Lund

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Neuroscience of Teaching and Learning

Published on Nov 11, 2017

Research on brain plasticity is shared and its impact on teaching and learning as a premise for lessons on Growth Mindset.

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Neuroscience

Or Teaching and Learning

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Neural Plasticity

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Learning is dependent

on neural plasticity

Neural plasticity=neurons change its structure in reaction to experience (Buonomano & Merzenich, 1998; Trojan & Pokorny, 1999)

Novelty
Narrative
Relationship

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Biochemistry

of the learner's brain

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Teacher Support and Challenge

dopamine
serotonin
norepinephrine
endorphin production

encouragement and challenge affects biochemistry

increasing recall and use of information

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Maximize Learning

Low to moderate stress

Brains shuts down plasticity if it is too stressed

Low to high arousal triggers neurotransmitters that increase neural growth

Low affective filter

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Inhibit Neuroplasticity

chronic tension
trauma
stress in learning
negative relationships

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Optimize Learning

don't personalize student anger
create a positive, nurturing environment with boundaries
build student confidence setting realistic goals
be gentle, but demanding
use humor, not sarcasm
every social interaction counts

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Build Neuronic Growth

Use novelty and repetition for recall
Meaningful content and play
Interpersonal connections through secure attachments
Use a high cognitive demand and narrative structure
Collaborative learning structures with high engagement

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Neuronal Growth

increase of synaptic connections
longer dendritic branches
more neurons

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Brain-based Teaching

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Eli Lund

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