Brain Labs: A Place to Enliven Learning

Lori Desautels

Brain Labs: A Place to Enliven Learning

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<p> Although emotion and cognition originate in different parts of the brain, they interact and play a powerful role in learning and memory. According to neuroscientists like <a href="http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/104013.aspx" target="_blank"> Eric Jensen </a> , priming the brain for particular states of engagement -- such as curiosity, intrigue, surprise, suspense, a bit of confusion, skepticism, and the feeling of safety -- prepares the mind to learn. Furthermore, incorporating emotion into our instruction and content supports long-term memory. This might not be news to teachers, but not enough students know how to optimize their brain for learning. That's why every child should have the opportunity to explore neuroscience in a <strong> brain lab </strong> .</p>

Original language	American English
Journal	Scholarship and Professional Work – Education
State	Published - Oct 22 2015

Keywords

brain-based learning
education trends
emotional learning
mindfulness
social learning
student engagement

Disciplines

Education
Educational Methods
Educational Psychology
Teacher Education and Professional Development

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