MBE Vocabulary

Memory

The psychological processes of acquiring, storing, retaining, and later retrieving information.

Cognition

The mental process of thinking, learning, and using information to understand the world around us.

Mindset

A set of beliefs that shape how you make sense of the world and yourself.

Metacognition

Awareness or analysis of one's own learning or thinking processes.

Feedback

Helpful information or criticism given to improve performance or a product.

Collective efficacy

The shared belief that a group can work together to achieve a goal.

Neuroplasticity

The ability of neural networks in the brain to change through growth and reorganization.

Cognitive load

The mental effort required to process information and the amount able to be processed in working memory.

Scaffolding

A teaching method that provides temporary support as students learn new skills and concepts.

Amygdala

A small, almond-shaped part of the brain that controls emotions, especially fear and anxiety.

Executive functions

Mental processes that help accomplish goals, solve problems, and manage daily life.

Formative assessment

Monitoring student learning to provide ongoing feedback for teaching improvement.

Pruning

The process of eliminating unnecessary connections between neurons in the brain.

Epigenetics

The study of how the environment can affect gene expression.

Sensitive periods

Times when a person's brain is especially receptive to certain experiences.

Myelination

The process of forming a fatty sheath around nerve axons to increase the speed of nerve impulses.