BRAIN BASED LEARNING
INTRODUCTION Brain based learning is an approach to instruction based on the findings of neuroscience. The findings of neuroscience with regard to how the brain processes, interprets and stores information is applied to facilitate learning. It emphasizes how the brain learns naturally. It is based on what we presently know about the actual structure and function of the human brain at different developmental stages . It focuses on brain- friendly techniques that provide a biologically driven framework for creating effective instruction. Neuroscience has discovered the critical role of emotions in learning. Emotions interact with reason to support or inhibit learning. How the students feel in the classroom determines the amount of attention they devote to. Positive emotions such as love, excitement, enthusiasm and joy enhance the ability to process information. Negative emotions such as stress , fear, threat etc. impede learning. DEFINING BRAIN-BASED EDU