TCH 520 Topic 1 Brain Facts

A complete study of the brain and how it learns includes an understanding of brain function, anatomy, and stages of cognitive development. Knowing how the brain processes information allows educators to make informed instructional decisions to help learners construct knowledge, acquire skills, and develop thinking processes by utilizing the functions of the brain.

Based on your readings of Topic 1 resources, create an annotated list of things every educator should know about the brain. Include 10 statements/brain facts followed by a 50-100 word analysis of how each statement/fact affects brain development or learning. Provide at least one scholarly resource for each statement.

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Reflection

Select two of the facts from your top 10 list, and in 150-250 words provide details about how each fact affects instruction in areas such as assessment, lesson design, classroom environment, motivation, or instructional methodologies.  How does knowing this information about the functions of the brain help teachers guide students to construct knowledge, acquire skills, and develop thinking processes? Support your reflection with 2-3 scholarly resources.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

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TCH 520 Topic 2 Information Processing

Understanding not only how students process information, but also how and why they retain and recall information is important for any successful educator. The information processing model is one method by which educators come to understand the brain function and its role in learning.

Create a 10-12 slide digital presentation for a staff development training that explains information processing.

Include the following in your presentation:

• How the brain processes information, including sensory information
• An overview of the types of memory and their effect on learning
• Analysis of the capacity and limitations of working memory and long-term memory
• Strategies to apply information processing to classroom instruction. Include at least one strategy for Birth to PreK, K-12, and adult learners.

Include title and reference slides, and images, graphics, and examples to enhance visual interest.

Support your presentation with 2-3 scholarly resources.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.