1. Better understand the pillars of learning.

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I am Brainy and I am here to guide you through this activity. First, a short quiz will be offered to discover what you know about the topic we are going to discuss.

Next, you will watch a video prepared by experts, which will help you delve deeper into the key concepts.

Finally, a second quiz will allow you to check everything you have learned, accompanied by a series of tips to help you implement these educational tools.

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understanding the pillars of learning

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Neuroplasticity

Neural connections

Synaptic pruning

Myelination

Tips and recommendations

Create a supportive work environment

Encourage immediate feedback

Clearly define the objectives

Cognitive engagement in students can be stimulated in several ways

Encourage reflection and participation

Encourage interactivity and collaboration

Integrate elements of play and enjoyment

Foster self-regulation

By integrating these strategies, you can stimulate cognitive engagement in children and teenagers, which can enhance their motivation, perseverance, and ability to learn sustainably.

ONLINE RESOURCES

"The Adolescent Brain: Learning, Reasoning, and Decision Making" by Reyna, Chapman, Dougherty and Confrey

"The Whole-Brain Child" by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson

"How Neuroscience Can Inform Educational Practice" by Dr. Judy Willis

TED Talk: "How Every Child Can Thrive by Five" by Molly Wright

"The Learning Scientists"

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Encouraging self-regulation:

Propose deep learning strategies, such as organizing and reviewing regularly: talk to them about the forgetting curve! Encourage students to persevere through difficult tasks: mistakes are part of learning.

Encourage reflection and participation:

Promote activities that stimulate reflection: discussions, debates, or problem-solving exercises. Encourage students to ask open-ended questions about what they hear, see, and understand.

Synaptic pruning

Synaptic pruning is a natural process by which the brain eliminates certain neural connections (synapses) to preserve and strengthen the most useful ones. It is an essential stage of a child's brain development.

TED Talk: "How Every Child Can Thrive by Five" by Molly Wright

In this TED Talk, Molly Wright discusses the importance of early brain development in children and offers insights into how interactions with caregivers, educators, and environments can profoundly shape brain growth in the early years. It highlights the key role of neuroscience in guiding effective educational practices from an early age.

Clearly define the objectives:

Clearly explain what the students need to accomplish and how much time they have.

Neuroplasticity

Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to change, adapt, and reconfigure itself based on lived experiences, throughout life, but particularly intensely in childhood.

Integrate game and fun elements:

Use gamification methods to spark curiosity and enjoyment. Encourage group activities to engage in recurring and self-correcting exercises.

“Los cuatro pilares del aprendizaje” - Stanislas Dehaene

En este vídeo, el reconocido neurocientífico Stanislas Dehaene presenta los pilares esenciales para un aprendizaje eficaz: atención, compromiso activo, generación de hipótesis, uso del error y descanso adecuado.

Promote interactivity and collaboration:

Use collaboration tools to encourage students to work together and share their knowledge: posters, displays, group presentations

"The Learning Scientists"

This site offers multiple resources including blog posts, podcasts, and videos on the intersection of neuroscience and education. Topics include memory, cognitive development, and evidence-based strategies to improve learning. It is aimed at educators looking to apply neuroscience research in their teaching.

Myelination

Myelination: the turbo of the developing brain. Myelination is a fundamental process of brain development. It involves wrapping the axons of neurons with a substance called myelin, which acts as an electrical insulator, allowing faster and more efficient transmission of nerve messages.

Create a favorable work environment:

Limit visual and auditory distractions. Use focus techniques like mindfulness meditation.

"The Whole-Brain Child" by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson

This popular book explains how brain development impacts children's behaviors and offers strategies based on neuroscience for fostering healthy emotional and cognitive growth. It provides practical tools for parents and educators to help children better integrate the different parts of their brains.

"The Adolescent Brain: Learning, Reasoning, and Decision Making" by Reyna, Chapman, Dougherty and Confrey

This research book offers insight into how cognitive neuroscience helps us understand brain development during adolescence and its impact on learning, decision-making, and behavior. It emphasizes how educators can use neuroscience findings to create more effective teaching strategies.

Encourage immediate feedback:

Provide immediate feedback on mistakes to allow students to directly adjust their errors.

Neural connections

Neural connections are the bridges between neurons. They enable the transmission of information in the brain.