GNED 1303 Conflict and the Social Context - Week 1 & 2 Review

Flashcards covering introductory concepts, course logistics, learning outcomes, identity, neurological and psychological principles of learning, and selective attention from GNED 1303 lecture notes Week 1 and Week 2.

What is the primary focus of the GNED 1303 course, according to its description?

To examine conflict in its social context through an interdisciplinary framework, engaging in multiple interpretations and ways of thinking about the world.

What are the four layers of identity mentioned in the lecture notes?

Personal layer, community layer, societal layer, institutional layer

According to the APA definition, what defines an individual's sense of self?

It's defined by (a) a set of physical, psychological, and interpersonal characteristics not wholly shared with others, and (b) a range of affiliations and social roles.

What are the two core assumptions of this course about knowledge and education?

1) knowledge is socially constructed; 2) education is part of a 'network of social institutions that reproduce inequality'.

Name one guideline suggested to maximize learning, especially when engaging with challenging course material.

Strive for intellectual humility; Recognize the difference between opinions and informed knowledge; Let go of personal anecdotal evidence; Notice your own defensive reactions; Recognize how your own social positionality informs your perspectives.

Name one of the key discussion protocols for class participation.

Come to class prepared, engage in large-group discussions, don't dominate discussions, ask questions for clarity, speak respectfully, use academic discourse, listen respectfully, build on others' ideas, or take small-group discussions seriously.

What is 'neuroplasticity' in the context of neurological science?

The brain's ability to change and adapt throughout an individual's life.

What are the basic units of the nervous system that transmit electrical and chemical signals?

Neurons

According to Jean Piaget's theory, what is 'assimilation'?

The process of incorporating new information into existing schemas.

According to Jean Piaget's theory, what is 'accommodation'?

The process of modifying existing schemas or creating new ones to incorporate new information.

What is the definition of 'selective attention'?

The process of directing our awareness to relevant stimuli while ignoring irrelevant stimuli in the environment.

According to Daniel Simons, what is the goal of vision?

To make sense of the meaning of the world around you.

What are some of the implications of 'selective attention' for learning and developing one's identity?

It suggests that filtering information constantly influences how we organize the world and perceive reality, thereby shaping what we learn and how our identity is formed by what we attend to.