NEUROMYTHS
Neuromyth: Cognitive ability is solely determined by genes.
Inaccuracies: A child is as cognitively able as a parent or relative.
Neuro Truth: Studies have shown that there’s a low probability of genes being influential to learning. It seems that thousands of genes are involved in intelligence, but it does not appear to have to do with parental genes. If there was a parental contribution, it would be small. (1,3)
Inaccuracies: Intelligence cannot be influenced by outside features.
Neuro truth: Intelligence can be influenced by environment. Not only do genes affect cognitive ability, the way a child is taught in school and the way their parents teach them will affect cognitive ability as well. If a child is taught by their parents, they will have a similar IQ. Shared environments at school will also cause children to have a similar IQ. If a child is taught using all six of the powerful learning strategies, the child's cognitive ability will possibly be higher than a child taught only by one or two. (3,5) Picture (2)
Neuromyth's learning:
Nueromyth and learning styles: Learning about this myth has opened my eyes to new ideas about learning. Initially, learning that parental genes have nothing to do with cognitive ability, it helped me understand that not everyone learns the same. For example: just because my father is naturally good at math, it does not mean that I am going to be able to understand it in the same way. Now when learning, I must not compare myself to other family members.
Secondly, researching about how learning styles and environment can change cognitive ability made me think about how and when I will study and do homework. Meaning, using different study strategies can increase my cognitive ability. Things like reading in silence and using visual aids to help with studying may also help improve my cognitive ability
Inaccuracies: A child is as cognitively able as a parent or relative.
Neuro Truth: Studies have shown that there’s a low probability of genes being influential to learning. It seems that thousands of genes are involved in intelligence, but it does not appear to have to do with parental genes. If there was a parental contribution, it would be small. (1,3)
Inaccuracies: Intelligence cannot be influenced by outside features.
Neuro truth: Intelligence can be influenced by environment. Not only do genes affect cognitive ability, the way a child is taught in school and the way their parents teach them will affect cognitive ability as well. If a child is taught by their parents, they will have a similar IQ. Shared environments at school will also cause children to have a similar IQ. If a child is taught using all six of the powerful learning strategies, the child's cognitive ability will possibly be higher than a child taught only by one or two. (3,5) Picture (2)
Neuromyth's learning:
Nueromyth and learning styles: Learning about this myth has opened my eyes to new ideas about learning. Initially, learning that parental genes have nothing to do with cognitive ability, it helped me understand that not everyone learns the same. For example: just because my father is naturally good at math, it does not mean that I am going to be able to understand it in the same way. Now when learning, I must not compare myself to other family members.
Secondly, researching about how learning styles and environment can change cognitive ability made me think about how and when I will study and do homework. Meaning, using different study strategies can increase my cognitive ability. Things like reading in silence and using visual aids to help with studying may also help improve my cognitive ability
NEURO PLASTICITY
Neuroplasticity:
Neuroplasticity is when the brain makes pathways depending on the use of that path. When we do not use a path it simply fades away. The more we complete an action, the stronger the pathway until it becomes automatic and engraved in our system. (6,7)
NEUROPLASTICITY:
Neuroplasticity applies during my learning when you study or go over a subject until the pathways become stronger so we can recall information. This applies for things like studying for a test or learning a language.
POWERFUL LEARNING STRATEGIES
Powerful Learning Strategies
Spaced Practice: Learning a skill or concept then coming back to it a class period or a day later to relearn it. Reviewing a piece of work during class.
Retrieval Practice: Going back to previous subjects and using things like notecards or resources like think, pair, share, to review the subject.
Elaboration: Using open ended questions, or questions that don’t have a concrete correct or incorrect answer, to stretch the information has been learned.
Interleaving: Mixing what is learned, to stop creating repetition. By mixing what is being learned with another subject, skills can be learned easier.
Concrete Examples: Using abstract examples to help understand an idea or lesson
Dual Coding: When you put information together with a visual, like a graph or picture. When putting these things together, information can be retained easier. (1)
Three Powerful Learning Strategies:
Spaced Practice: I would use this learning strategy when studying by giving myself ample time to practice before the assessment. This would mean making notecards a week before a large test then working on it for thirty minutes a day until the test day. Another example, would be to start writing a paper a week before the due date.
Dual Coding: Using dual coding when studying and learning by putting pictures, illustrations, and colors, to help me remember terms. When using dual coding it will help me recollect on things that I have learned.
Retrieval Practice: Using retrieval practice as a learner can increase my recollection of certain subjects. Reading notes from an earlier subject or doing examples that test older subjects in class can also help me remember and practice this learning skill.
SLEEP/STRESS
Stress and sleep
When the brain is tired and stressed learning and retaining information can be hard. When the brain is tired, it's hard to create long term memories which causes information learned in school almost forgotten. When the brain is stressed, it becomes harder for the brain to stay focused. This happens because the brain enters a fight or flight response which does not help with learning. (3) Picture (1)
Minimizing stress and increasing sleep
To relieve stress, there are some simple things to do. For example exercise, when exercising the body releases toxins and endorphins. Exercising can improve moods and release stress. Another way to release stress is talking and hanging out with friends and laughing. Both of these acts cause the body to relax and calm. Finally, avoiding procrastination will help with stress. Not letting work pile up around you and just getting it done will not only relieve stress but it will leave free time to do more stress relieving activities.
When you relieve stress it can also help you sleep. Things like exercising can also help with sleep. Other things that can help with sleep include, going to bed at a consistent time, taking less naps, and decreasing worries. These habits can lead to a better sleep. (4)
SOURCES
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1. 6 Powerful Learning Strategies You MUST Share with Students. (2018, September 22). Retrieved October 3, 2019, from https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/learning-strategies/.
2 .6 steps to better sleep. (2019, February 8). Retrieved October 3, 2019, from https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/sleep/art-20048379.
3. Is intelligence determined by genetics? - Genetics Home Reference - NIH. (n.d.). Retrieved September 29, 2019, from https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/primer/traits/intelligence.
4. Jennings, K.-A. (2018, August 28). 16 Simple Ways to Relieve Stress and Anxiety. Retrieved October 3, 2019, from https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/16-ways-relieve-stress-anxiety.
5. Kong, R. (2016, May 1). Is Intelligence Hereditary? Retrieved September 29, 2019, from https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-intelligence-hereditary/.
6. Wedro, B. (n.d.). Tinnitus Causes, Treatments, Relief & Cure. Retrieved October 1, 2019, from https://www.medicinenet.com/tinnitus_ringing_in_the_ears/article.htm.
7. What is Neuroplasticity? (n.d.). Retrieved October 1, 2019, from https://brainworksneurotherapy.com/what-neuroplasticity.
Photos
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3.( Main Picture)“Mercedes: Left Brain - Right Brain, Paint.” RSS, 1 Feb. 2011, https://www.adsoftheworld.com/media/print/mercedes_left_brain_right_brain_paint.
1. Informasitrainingdijakarta. (2018, December 5). PELATIHAN MEMANAGE RESIKO LIKUIDITAS DAN STRESS TEST. Retrieved October 3, 2019, from http://jakarta-training.com/pelatihan-memanage-resiko-likuiditas-dan-stress-test/
2.Page, S. (2019, January 23). Cognitive ability looks to be fairly fixed throughout adulthood. Retrieved October 3, 2019, from https://cosmosmagazine.com/biology/cognitive-ability-looks-to-be-fairly-fixed-throughout-adulthood.
3.( Main Picture)“Mercedes: Left Brain - Right Brain, Paint.” RSS, 1 Feb. 2011, https://www.adsoftheworld.com/media/print/mercedes_left_brain_right_brain_paint.