Brain Learning Log

What?
This week in class we learned all about the Brain!! It was fascinating how much detail and information the brain has to offer! Although I found it fascinating, i was not at all surprised. As a class, we took a quiz on how well we knew about the brain. After that, we split into groups of 3 and were assigned a different part of the brain. We were assigned to find information about where it was located, what it's functions were, and what would happen if that part was damaged. Then we switched groups and told the rest of our group about our part of the brain and gained our knowledge that way. It was a fun activity but it was hard to learn a lot about the different parts because of the time we were given and the detail each person gave was different. I learned that each of the parts of the brain would not function without one another, they are each vital and work together. Also I learned that we use 100 percent of our brain and no one is really left or right brained.
SO WHAT?
I feel that learning about the brain will not only make us more knowledgeable but it helps us understand why we do, think, and act a certain way. As a teacher, we will need to be very understanding and patient with our students. Therefore, learning about the brain will help us realize that their is a reason why our students aren't understanding or listening to what you have to say. That way you can be open minded to change a lesson or take more time on a certain subject. Learning this information about our brain will help me become a better teacher because I feel that being open minded towards your students will be extremely beneficial. You can never have a set lesson because you never know how your students will react or learn the concept. This way you can change things around so you can be a great teacher and make a difference in your students lives!
NOW WHAT?
Although I learned the basic parts and functions of the brain, I still have so much to learn and understand. I need to learn more of the cause and effects of the brain so that i can use what i have learned effectively as a teacher. That way, I can be more understanding and open minded if I have a student that reacts inappropriately towards one of my activities or lessons. Also after i gain more knowledge about the brain, I can teach my students why they do the things they do so they can understand themselves and those around them.