Join us as we talk brain science with Dr. Linda Haveman. Not only is she imminently qualified, she makes this complicated subject interesting and provides practical down-to-earth tips to apply to our learning experiences.
Segment One: The difference between neuroscience and cognitive science
Segment Two: Understanding the parts of the brain and how they function
Segment Three: How the brain processes information and its impact on learning
Segment Four: How neurodesign can impact workplace health and safety
Content outline
Neuroscience –Neuro = nerves/nervous system; science = systematic study; inner workings of the brain – cellular, functional, molecular, evolutionary, behavioral.
Cognitive science – study of emotions, perception, memory, knowledge, language and judgment. It involves many other sciences including neuroscience, psychology, linguistics, etc.
Biology of learning
Brain stem
Limbic system
Frontal Cortex – executive processing, planning behavior, expressions, decisions, moderating social behavior
White matter -- gets color for the myelin sheath – that which insulates the axon
Cerebral cortex -- gray matter
Learning
Memory stages
Content needs to be relevant and chunked
Choice of words are important. Biech in The Art and Science of Training notes that a single word can influence our physical and emotional stress. Whether they are positive or negative words, the changes can be noted on an fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) scan. Increased activity occurs in the amygdala and hormones and neurotransmitters are released.
Relief of brain overload
Work Environment
Green space, outdoors
Room color:
Room Size:
People who spend less time on work statistically do their jobs more effectively than people who spend more time.
Do activity at higher energy time of day
Exercise – or walk around your office – not matter the size – move
Naps in midafternoon – no longer than 30 minutes
Groups that excel (Medina)
Able to read each other’s cues
Take turns in conversation
Have more women
Books:
Andreatta, B. (2019). Wired to Grow: Harness the Power of Brain Science to Learn and Master any Skill
Andreatta, B. (2017). Wired to Resist: The Brain Science of Why Change Fails and a New Model for Driving Success.
Beich,E. (2016). The Art and Science of Training.
Jesen, E. & McConchie, Liesl. (2020). Brain Based Learning (3rd ed.).
Medina, J. (2021). Brain Rules for Work
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