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Cognition & learning
OSU Center for Teaching and Learning
Fall 2012
Dendrites grow throughout our lives
Different parts of the brain are responsible for different
functions
Humans are uncomfortable with ambiguity
Human brains seek patterns
Brains organize information into schematic frameworks
Frequently used connections become thicker and more efficient
Learning is a synchronized process
Humans link new information to their existing schema
Culture Teaches
Brains associate new information with prior knowledge
The brain trusts the practical world more than the abstract
Working memory is 20 minutes
Humans link new information to their existing schema
The procedure is quite simple. First you arrange the items into different groups. Of course, one pile may be sufficient depending on how much there is to do. If you have to go somewhere else due to lack of equipment, that is the next step; otherwise, you are pretty well set. It is important not to overdo things. That is, it is better to do too few things at once than too many. In the short run, this may not seem important, but complications can easily arise.
Emotions and the Senses Influence Memory Storage
Learning is strongly influenced by attitudes and perceptions of…
The Classroom Climate Acceptance by the teacher Acceptance by peers Comfort and order of the classroom
Classroom Tasks Value Ability Clarity
Self-perception Influences Learning
Do I value feedback?
Am I sensitive to the feelings of others?
Open minded?
Do I seek clarity in my work?
Ignite the brain in several regions to enhance retention
“Understanding” has Degrees of Depth
DOK -1 Ability to recall and remember things
DOK-2 Basic application of knowledge: illustrating relationships
DOK-3 Strategic Thinking (requires reasoning and or strategy) Multiple answers possible
DOK-4 Extended Thinking-multiple sources (Describe the most significant effect of WWII on the nations of Europe)
Webb, 2005
the brain needs to take breaks
Learners need time to associate and integrate new information
Student work
is the window into the student’s thinking and
learning process