TCH 520 Full Course Assignments GCU

A complete study of the brain and how it learns includes an understanding of brain function, anatomy, and stages of cognitive development. Knowing how the brain processes information allows educators to make informed instructional decisions to help learners construct knowledge, acquire skills, and develop thinking processes by utilizing the functions of the brain.

Based on your readings of Topic 1 resources, create an annotated list of things every educator should know about the brain. Include 10 statements/brain facts followed by a 50-100 word analysis of how each statement/fact affects brain development or learning. Provide at least one scholarly resource for each statement.

Reflection

Select two of the facts from your top 10 list, and in 150-250 words provide details about how each fact affects instruction in areas such as assessment, lesson design, classroom environment, motivation, or instructional methodologies.  How does knowing this information about the functions of the brain help teachers guide students to construct knowledge, acquire skills, and develop thinking processes? Support your reflection with 2-3 scholarly resources.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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A thorough understanding of how the brain retains and transfers information is vital for educators to make instructional decisions. Teachers must be aware of and work to activate and transfer memory within their instruction.

In a 500-750 word essay, explain how memories are formed and information is transferred.  Address the following:

• Explain the formation and stages of memory.
• Describe types of memory and their importance in the learning environment.
• Discuss the relationship between learning, retention, and transfer.
• Describe 2-3 instructional strategies to improve retention and transfer.

Support your responses with 2-3 scholarly resources.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

The existence of art in every culture in history demonstrates its importance to the brain. Art, including music, dance, drama and visual art, stimulates creativity and curiosity, and is fundamental to normal brain function and development.

Create a brochure advocating for greater inclusion of the arts in instruction. Include the following:

• Relationship between the arts and brain development.
• Effects of including the arts on learning outcomes in all subject areas
• Special considerations about classroom management when incorporating the arts
• Using the arts to encourage collaboration, creativity, and confidence
• How including the arts in instruction addresses differentiation and learning differences.

Your brochure should include graphics that are relevant to the content, visually appealing, and use space appropriately.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

Exploring the functioning of the brain has great value to both teachers and students. Students will be more successful if they understand the development and processes of the brain, and how to put that information to use in their own thinking and learning. By applying brain development and functioning research to instructional planning, teachers will find their instruction will be more vibrant and their student outcomes will improve.

Create a 10-12 slide presentation for students on how they can develop effective thinking and learning skills. Select a grade-level for your audience (PreK-12 or adult learners). Your presentation should be based on the thinking levels presented in Bloom’s Taxonomy.

Include the following:

• Types of thinking, including cognitive and emotional thinking
• The difference between complexity and difficulty
• Levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy and how students will apply this to their learning
• Grade-appropriate resources and strategies to improve thinking and brain function

Your presentation should include graphics that are relevant to the content and audience you chose, visually appealing, and use space appropriately.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.