Brain Learning

What?
The brain is the most complex part of our body. This small organ is the captain of our movement, senses, intelligence, and behavior. The brain is the source of all the qualities that define our humanity. While in class, we got into groups and studied selected parts of the brain. We were all informed with some common knowledge and some new and interesting facts. I was assigned the brainstem. A brief review is that it carries most of the cranial nerves and is autonomic, which is responsible for the fight or flight response.
For centuries, philosophers and scientists have been fascinated by the brain, but until recently they viewed the brain as nearly inconceivable. Now, however, the brain is beginning to surrender its secrets. Some interesting facts that are not commonly known were shared in the test, “Welcome to your Brain.” The myth, that we only use only 10% of our brain has been found untrue and the fact is we use 100% of the brain. Another fact that stood out was that while using the full amount of the brain, it only uses as much energy as a refrigerator light.
So What?
This presentation was a basic introduction to the human brain. It helped me understand how the brain works, how to keep it healthy, and common diseases or dysfunctions of the brain. By becoming aware of these functions, it will help in my teaching, so that I can look for problems that my students might have. By learning about the functions of the brain, I can see what parts of the students brain will be used. It will help me to know how they will process the ideas that I am trying to present to them. It also shows you what part of the brain process the different learning techniques. It will help me to remember to use attention getters and fun facts while teaching my students. This lesson was good to review things we already knew about the brain and to enlighten us on new facts that will give us more knowledge.
Now What?
I will now be able to use the knowledge I have gained to teach and reach my students. I might want to use colored images in my teaching, or brainstorming sessions with my students. The brain helps us learn in many ways. Each term I will look for new ways of opening it up to better learning. We can all gain future knowledge to understand the human brain.