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Learning Theories: Adaptive Control Of Thought

Terrell HeickFeb 7, 2019

ACT-R is a way of specifying how the brain itself is organized in a way that enables individual processing modules to produce cognition.

Is Cognitive Load Theory The Most Important Thing A…

Terrell HeickSep 18, 2017

If you ask a student to apply problem-solving skills when they are learning new and critical information, you’re asking the brain to…

What Is The Cognitive Load Theory? A Definition For…

Terrell HeickSep 15, 2017

The Cognitive Load Theory is built on the premise that the brain can only do so many things at once and need…

No, Your Brain Isn’t Divided By Creativity And Logic

Your Brain Isn’t Divided By Creativity And Logic by TeachThought Staff How the human brain works is a topic of […]

Why Brain-Based Learning Means Always Connecting Old Knowledge With…

TeachThought StaffJul 23, 2017

Connecting old knowledge helps students extend their established, stored memory patterns and categories to incorporate the new insights.

Why Teacher Education Should Include Neuroscience

The neuroscience of how the brain learns and what influences the application of learning should be included in all teacher education programs.

How Stress Changes A Student’s Brain: The Neurology Of…

TeachThought StaffMay 21, 2017

Stress cuts off students’ access to higher-level networks of higher-order thinking, logic, creative problem solving, and analytical judgment.

6 Targets To Teach The Way The Brain Learns

Teaching how the brain learns engages students via tapping into factors that stimulate the brain, grab attention & set the stage for…