A brief intro module on the brain. Background reading for those involved in the COLs.

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.

18. THE LIMBIC SYSTEM

19. THE LIMBIC SYSTEM

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

29. WHAT DOYOU ALREADY
KNOW?
Revision