Intro to the brain
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The document provides an introduction to the basic structures and functions of the human brain. It discusses key areas like the brainstem, cerebellum, limbic system, and cerebral cortex. The limbic system includes structures involved in emotions, memory, and drives. Brain cells called neurons are explained, including mirror neurons. Brain development in children is covered, noting neuron development and growth of different areas over time. Finally, the brain's tendency to seek novelty is highlighted as part of human evolutionary success.
Intro to the brain
- 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE BRAIN LearningObjectives: By the end of this module Participants will be able to identify key structures within their brain, and their function. Demonstrate an understanding of how brains develop in children and the working of individual cells. Link knowledge of how brains ‘work’ to their practice as teachers
- 2. WHAT DOYOU ALREADY KNOW? A brief Quiz… Numerous studies suggest that the process of taking a test improves long term memory and recall. It has even been shown that even when students don’t get any feedback on their test – they still do better than students who study by methods such as re-reading. • Bailey, F., & Pransky, K. (2014). Memory at work in the classroom: strategies to help underachieving students. Alexandria, Virginia: ASCD. Mitchell, D. (2014). What really works in special and inclusive education: using evidence-based teaching strategies (Second edition). London ; New York: Routledge.
- 12. WELCOMETOYOUR BRAIN… AND EVERYONE ELSE'S – PRESS PLAY
- 13. FIST FOR A BRAIN – A REFERENCE MODEL
- 14. THE BRAINSTEM
- 15. THE CEREBELLUM helps coordinate voluntary movement and balance
- 16. THE LIMBIC SYSTEM Hypothalamus, pituitary, amygdala, and hippocampus all deal with basic drives, emotions, and memory Hippocampus Memory processing Amygdala Aggression (fight) and fear (flight) Hypothalamus Hunger, thirst, body temperature, pleasure; regulates pituitary gland (hormones)
- 17. THE LIMBIC SYSTEM The Limbic System Nestled above the brainstem and below the cerebrum lies a collection of structures commonly referred to as the limbic system and sometimes called the old mammalian brain.
- 20. EXTERIOR PARTS OFTHE BRAIN Cerebral Cortex the body’s ultimate control and information processing center
- 21. THE LOBES OFTHE CEREBRUM
- 22. THE LOBES OFTHE CEREBRUM Planning, decision making speech Sensory Auditory Vision
- 23. BRAIN CELLS
- 24. BRAIN CELLS – MIRROR NEURONS
- 25. BRAIN DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN
- 26. NEURON DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN
- 27. BRAIN DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN
- 28. THE BRAIN AS A NOVELTY SEEKER Part of our success as a species can be attributed to the brain’s persistent interest in novelty, that is, changes occurring in the environment.The brain is constantly scanning its environment for stimuli