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Module B: Human Development

Module B: Human Development. Brain Development Education Foundations , 2012, Semester 1 Grad . Dip . in Education. Overview. Brain development : neuroscience and education The brain’s physical structure Brain development Brain development and environment Neuroscience and education

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Module B: Human Development

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  1. Module B: HumanDevelopment BrainDevelopment Education Foundations, 2012, Semester 1 Grad. Dip. in Education

  2. Overview • Braindevelopment: neuroscience and education • The brain’sphysical structure • Brain development • Brain development and environment • Neuroscience and education • Limitations of neuroscience Image retrieved from: http://www.nelsi-4.com/

  3. Brain Development: Neuroscience and Education • The brain’sphysical structures Image retrieved from: http://www.epilepsyresearch.org.uk/news/0810enews/nwasp.htm

  4. The neuron receives messages through its dendrites and passes messages along its axons and across the synapse to other cells (Krause, et al., 2010) Image retrieved from: http://people.eku.edu/ritchisong/301notes2.htm

  5. Brain development • Generation of new cells • Synaptogenesis • myelination

  6. Image retrieved from: http://www.pep-web.org/document.php?id=apa.029.0831a

  7. Brain development and environment • ‘Pruning’ of synaptic networks • Language and thinking • Mother-infant interaction

  8. Applications of neuroscience in education • Working memory Image retrieved from http://usablealgebra.landmark.edu/instructor-training/working-memory-attention-executive-function/

  9. Applications of neuroscience in education, cont’d • Emotion and thinking Image retrieved from http://www.othersidegroup.com/2010/07/emotional-brand-also-important/

  10. Applications of neuroscience in education, cont’d • Connections in thinking: multiple representations, perspectives and prior knowledge Image retrieved from www.deceptology.com

  11. Applications of neuroscience in education, cont’d • Attention and mental visualisation Image retrieved from http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/using-mental-imagery.html Image retrieved from http://www.fitnessgurusam.com/2010/08/04/can-visualization-make-you-stronger/

  12. Limitations of neuroscience • Study of human potentials vs. Study of developmental status quo Image retrieved from http://www.indigolearning.co.za/neuroscience/

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