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Why do we study the brain?
Why do we study the brain?
Helping students to understand how their brains grow and learn enables them to get past the notion that they can't learn. Our brains are set up to continue learning throughout our lives. We do have the ability to change our thinking. We can learn, although it might be at a different rate than our friends. We can grow our intelligence.
Brain Rules
Brain Rules
Author John Medina is a developmental molecular biologist. One of his research specializations is human brain development. In 2008, his book Brain Rules hit the shelves. There are many great lessons we can learn about how to help our students' brains as well as our own.
Check out these videos you can watch with your student:
Check out these videos you can watch with your student:
The Learning Brain
The Learning Brain
Brain Jump with Ned the Neuron
Brain Jump with Ned the Neuron
How the Brain Works
How the Brain Works
Areas of the Brain
Areas of the Brain
Dr. Fuhrman talks with our students about neuroplasticity. This is our ability to change the pathways in our brains. Think of it like changing a bad habit, or learning that something is completely different than what you thought. Thankfully, our brain CAN change. Watch the video to learn even more.
Neuroplasticity
Neuroplasticity
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