Brain and Language Research

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Brain Research and Language Learning Taken from Rochelle Keogh International Language Center 2009

Dr. Pascale Michelon : 

Dr. Pascale Michelon Words in the brain are not stored randomly. They seemed to be quite organized. Research has shown that words that are often heard together (such as salt and pepper) or words that share some meaning (such as nurse and doctor) are connected or associated in the brain. Once you hear one, the other is activated.

What is the connecting word? : 

What is the connecting word? 1. LOCK – PIANO 2. SHIP – CARD 3. TREE – CAR 4. SCHOOL – EYE 5. PILLOW – COURT 6. RIVER – MONEY 7. BED – PAPER 8. ARMY – WATER 9. TENNIS – NOISE 10. EGYPTIAN – MOTHER 11. SMOKER – PLUMBER 1. LOCK – PIANO - KEY 2. SHIP – CARD - DECK 3. TREE – CAR - TRUNK 4. SCHOOL – EYE - PUPIL 5. PILLOW – COURT - CASE 6. RIVER – MONEY - BANK 7. BED – PAPER - SHEET 8. ARMY – WATER - TANK 9. TENNIS – NOISE - RACKET 10. EGYPTIAN – MOTHER - MUMMY 11. SMOKER – PLUMBER - PIPE

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Neurons “store” information

Slide 7: 

Dendrites grow when you learn Evion Commercial

Principles for Language Teachers : 

Principles for Language Teachers Reduce Cognitive Load: Cognitive increases with new learning. Make sure you reduce cognitive load until Ss are comfortable using their new skills. ► Stroop Test (PARTNERS) RED PINK RED PINK

Quick! say aloud what color you see in every word, NOT the word you read. : 

Quick! say aloud what color you see in every word, NOT the word you read. GREEN RED BLUE PURPLE PINK ORANGE BROWN RED BLUE GREEN PINK ORANGE BROWN PURPLE

Quick! say aloud what color you see in every word, NOT the word you read. : 

Quick! say aloud what color you see in every word, NOT the word you read. GREEN RED BLUE PURPLE PINK ORANGE BROWN RED BLUE GREEN PINK ORANGE BROWN PURPLE

Principles for Language Teachers : 

Principles for Language Teachers Reduce Cognitive Load

Principles for Language Teachers : 

Principles for Language Teachers Reduce Cognitive Load Create a Multi-sensory Environment

Principles for Language Teachers : 

Principles for Language Teachers Reduce Cognitive Load Create a Multi-sensory Environment Provide Positive Social Interaction

Principles for Language Teachers : 

Principles for Language Teachers Reduce Cognitive Load Create a Multi-sensory Environment Provide Positive Social Interaction “Use it or lose it!”

Principles for Language Teachers : 

Principles for Language Teachers Reduce Cognitive Load Create a Multi-sensory Environment Provide Positive Social Interaction “Use it or lose it!” Language Learning Develops Selective Attention Basketball Attention Task

Watch the video : 

Watch the video Count the number of times the kids in the white shirts pass the basketball. DO NOT count aloud, use your fingers, talk, laugh, or react to the video at all until it is finished so that everyone can concentrate.

Principles for Language Teachers : 

Principles for Language Teachers Reduce Cognitive Load Create a Multi-sensory Environment Provide Positive Social Interaction “Use it or lose it!” Language Learning Develops Selective Attention “I know it, but I can’t explain it.”

Principles for Language Teachers : 

Principles for Language Teachers Reduce Cognitive Load Create a Multi-sensory Environment Provide Positive Social Interaction “Use it or lose it!” Language Learning Develops Selective Attention “I know it, but I can’t explain it.” Organize the Chaos