Tag Archives: brain based instruction

The mystery behind the motivation to learn

Posted on August 13, 2015 by knlistman

No matter how much we describe the function of the brain to illuminate how people learn, the biggest mystery is what causes people to want to learn. Typically when someone dives into why certain people excel at learning they come … Continue reading →

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Feeling and knowing

Posted on August 5, 2015 by knlistman

Almost all articles on brain based learning will emphasize the importance of emotions in learning. Emotions are supposed to direct our attention and aid our memory. Learning accompanied by emotional impact lasts far longer than a lecture that goes in … Continue reading →

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Neat little boxes

Posted on July 31, 2015 by knlistman

Not all research on how the brain functions comes to the same conclusions. In fact one of the major problems with applying brain-based theories in actual instruction is that the findings are frequently contradictory. The cellular structure of the brain … Continue reading →

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