Brain-based learning method: Opportunities and challenges

Title

Brain-based learning method: Opportunities and challenges

Creator

Reddy K.J.; Hunjan U.; Jha P.

Description

The chapter examines the concept of brain-based learning to bridge the gap between neuropsychology and education while understanding the best way to use our brain for meaningful learning. It suggests learning as a developmental process that enhances in a challenging but less threatening environment. Brain plasticity suggests that repeated exposure to a stimulus in a conducive environment helps in better recall and retrieval, as the repeated exposure allows the formation of new neural connections and strengthening the old ones while engaging in the task. As the application of brain-based learning moves away from the traditional style of learning, it focuses on a more holistic understanding of the process of learning. The chapter talks about applying a brain-based learning model to enhance learning in a stimulating surrounding to explore and stimulate various sense organs and further enhance neural connections. It discusses strategies to incorporate to allow engagement of sensory organs and problem-solve to enhance learning. Another perspective suggests attaching emotion to a situation which leads to forming a meaningful association in our brain. Depending on the strength of this connection, it becomes easier to recall and retrieve the memory. When compared to the traditional style of teaching, brain-based learning has shown to better academic accomplishment. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021. All rights reserved.

Source

Neuro-Systemic Applications in Learning, pp. 295-307.

Date

2021-01-01

Publisher

Springer International Publishing

Subject

Brain plasticity; Brain-based learning; Education; Emotions; Environment; Learning; Learning-teaching model; Neuropsychology; Problem-solve; Unconscious learning

Coverage

Reddy K.J., Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India; Hunjan U., Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India; Jha P., Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Rights

Restricted Access

Relation

ISBN: 978-303072400-9; 978-303072399-6

Format

Online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-72400-9_15

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