Date of Award
2002
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Graduate Education
Abstract
Recent developments in neuroscience have enabled scientists to understand and image brain activity. Brain researchers are now more able than ever before to understand how the brain works, what affects the brain, and what implications these discoveries have for education. Based upon these discoveries new methods of teaching have been devised using the term, brain-based strategies or brain-based learning. This thesis examines some of the brain-based strategies embraced by leaders in this field. It will pay particular attention to the enriched environment, the effect of emotion on learning, and the concept of sensitive or critical periods. It will examine research in these areas and contemplate the validity of findings and the implications they have on classroom practice.
Recommended Citation
Van Roekel, Brenda, "Brain-based Learning: Implications for the Elementary Classroom" (2002). Master of Education Program Theses. 72.
https://digitalcollections.dordt.edu/med_theses/72
Included in
Cognitive Neuroscience Commons, Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Educational Methods Commons
Comments
Action Research Report Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Education