Sect. 1 Lessons 3-6 - Refuting Common Myths

understanding; retention

Cramming causes you to have a shallow ________ of material and poor _________.

productivity; cognitive performance

Multitasking hinders ________ and _______ ________.

multitasking; prefrontal cortex

When _________, your brain switches rapidly different cognitive processes. The _______ _______, which has a limited capacity, becomes overwhelmed and performane is lowered.

feedback loop; stress hormones

When you multitask, you brain creates a ________ _______ that reinforces the multitasking. The strain on your brain can cause an increase in ______ ________.

hippocampus

When you cram before an exam, your ___________ is forced to quickly absorb and hold info, which bypasses the brain’s natural learnin processes and elevates stress hormones.

spaced repetition

Instead of cramming before a test, you can use ________ _______.

hippocampus

part of the limbic system; involved in memory, learning, and emotion

neuroplasticity

the brain’s ability to adapt and reorganize in response to experiences.

neurodiversity

the concept that neurological variations should be recognized and respected; differecnes like ADHD are natural and valuable aspects of human variety

cognitive styles

the approach people take to problem solve, think, perceive, and memorize across various tasks

cognitive rigidity

the (false) concept that our brains become rigid and fixed as we age

Tabula Rasa

the (false) concept that when we are born, our minds are blank or empty

reflexes; cognitive abilities

When we enter the world as infants, our brains are full with _______, instincts, and basic _______ ________.

growth mindset

A _______ __________, or the belief that our minds are able to grow and learn new things, should be encouraged and fostered in the classroom in order to create a positive environment.

differentiated instruction, multisensory learning, and SEL

We can meet the needs of all learners by incorporating (3):

limited

The comparison of human brain’s to computer is ______ and oversimplifies the brain’s complexity and holistic nature.

embodied mind perspective

The concept of a connection between the body, mind, and environment that can affect learning.

physiological, safety, love and belonging, esteem, and self-actualization

Maslow Hierarchy of Needs include these five stages:

encoding, storage, and retrieval

Information processing theory includes these three stages in which information is processed in the brain:

physiological

These are examples of which stage of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: food, water, shelter, rest

self-actualization

These are examples of which stage of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: personal growth and good mental health

esteem

These are examples of which stage of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: achievements, pride, recognition