cindy reid brain research

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By Cindy Reid A PLAYGROUND for LEARNING

The Creative Learner : 

The Creative Learner The right side of the brain Identify parts related to learning Things that promote creative learning Brain shrinkage with age

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The creative learning idea has been a controversial topic for many years. It was believed different environmental backgrounds affected different levels of understanding Pickard K (1979). The development of creative ability. NFER publishing. However, many educators have tried visual aided teaching concepts and have had very positive results. “The University of Buffalo incorporated visual aids to their students. The results showed superior creative ability and productivity” McKims R (1972). .

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Frontal Lobe Learn How To Do Things Imagination Creativity Art Music Designs Impulse Action Sports

The Parietal Lobe : 

The Parietal Lobe SPATIAL SENSE Mental path Body 3D awareness Touch 3D awareness Object 3D awareness Visual instruction of an object may be easier for the creative learner to understand versus a text book.

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VISION Lines Angles Occipital Lobe

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MUSCLE COORIDINATION Speed of repetitive action Cerebellum

Temporal : 

Temporal EMOTIONAL MEMORY Feelings Fear Humor Object Recognition

Things that stimulate the Creative Learner : 

Things that stimulate the Creative Learner Hands on Videos Today there are many learning tools and resources to help the right brained learner.

The incredible shrinking brain : 

The incredible shrinking brain As we progress in age our brain starts to shrink. “After age 60 the brain shrinks .5 to 1% per year.” To keep the brain active, throughout life we should read books of interest, play visual games, work puzzles, do whatever we can for mental stimulation. We should stay active and get plenty of exercise for physical stimulation. Do not smoke, as this causes the gray brain matter to shrink. Avoid drugs and alcohol to prevent further damage. http://7million7years.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/brain.jpg

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Through visualization, right brain learners have a better ability to store information in their long term memory. Useful tools for creative learning are-charts,graphs,3D graphics, pictorial instructions, interactive games and websites, hands on projects, demonstrations or whatever the imagination can come up with. The possibilities are endless! Summary

References : 

References http://members.optusnet.com.au/charles57/Creative/Mindmap/buzan2.htm Pickard, E. (1979). The development of creative ability NFER Publishing Company LeCompte, N. & Rush, J. (nd). The jack spratt syndrome: Can split-brain theoru improve education by including the arts? Journal of Education   Visual Learning Websites Different ages http://eduscapes.com/ . This website leads into many visual learning topics. http://42explore.com/42explorescience.htm This website shows animals and their habitat. http://www.eduscapes.com/sessions/smartboard/ . Collage art. http://www.nga.gov/kids/zone/jungle.htm . Jungle art. http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/category/education/ http://eduscapes.com/