Kai Wynter
Friday March 4th, 2022
Educational Psych.
Chapters 5 and 6 Questions
- Chapter 5 discusses Mathematics and how the brain processes those problems. It involves
many skills, including arithmetic, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving. The textbook
states that math is relatively new, and many children seem to shy away from math or
simply have trouble grasping the concept. How do teachers build confidence in students
who suffer from math disabilities? Especially those students who have lost motivation in
the subject?
- This chapter also discussed the factors affecting brain development. The brain is
described as “plastic” because of its ability to be shaped by experiences. Experience-
expectant plasticity forms biologically performed connections among neurons in response
to environmental stimuli that the brain expects to receive based on evolution. How does
the brain get to the point where it begins to hope that stimuli?
- Chapter 6 discusses Piaget’s theory and experiment. More specifically, it discusses that
by 8 months to 12 months, children begin to acquire object permanence, an awareness
that objects and people continue to exist even when they are not visible. The question is,
what part of the brain deals with this realisation? Is there anything in the development of
the child that can hinder this growth?
- It also discussed principles for effective teaching. One method was encouraging students
to be active learners. How do teachers motivate those students who shy away from active
participation?
Friday March 4th, 2022
Educational Psych.
Chapters 5 and 6 Questions
- Chapter 5 discusses Mathematics and how the brain processes those problems. It involves
many skills, including arithmetic, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving. The textbook
states that math is relatively new, and many children seem to shy away from math or
simply have trouble grasping the concept. How do teachers build confidence in students
who suffer from math disabilities? Especially those students who have lost motivation in
the subject?
- This chapter also discussed the factors affecting brain development. The brain is
described as “plastic” because of its ability to be shaped by experiences. Experience-
expectant plasticity forms biologically performed connections among neurons in response
to environmental stimuli that the brain expects to receive based on evolution. How does
the brain get to the point where it begins to hope that stimuli?
- Chapter 6 discusses Piaget’s theory and experiment. More specifically, it discusses that
by 8 months to 12 months, children begin to acquire object permanence, an awareness
that objects and people continue to exist even when they are not visible. The question is,
what part of the brain deals with this realisation? Is there anything in the development of
the child that can hinder this growth?
- It also discussed principles for effective teaching. One method was encouraging students
to be active learners. How do teachers motivate those students who shy away from active
participation?
