Week two of my class, Learning Theories and Instruction, introduced the connection of neuroscience and how we process information. The articles below convey this week's focus on how learning and the processes of the brain work together.
Theories on How the Brain Processes Information
Article one is Instructional Design Models and Theories: Information Processing Theory by Christopher Pappas. He describes the three key functions of information processing in the brain:
- Sensory Memory: memory that allows people to screen incoming information
- Working Memory: allows the brain to categorize information, the amount of room the information takes up, and the visual representation that is attached
- Long-Term Memory: Stored information that is accessed when needed and used to build knowledge upon
This article also provides great examples of how Information Processing looks like in various learning environments. Best practices for merging this theory in a classroom setting serves as a quick aid for teachers, trainers, and designers, new or established, who need a refresher .
The inclusion of neuroscience and its effects on brain-based learning would serve as a valuable tool for those who want to increase their design capacity. This article is a great resource for my toolkit because it will help me in creating content for our department's future courses that will aid in employees retaining vital information.
References:
Dam, N. (n.d.) Inside the Learning Brain. TD Magazine. Retrieved from https://www.td.org/magazines/td-magazine/inside-the-learning-brain
Pappas, C. (2014, March 24). Instructional Design Models and Theories: Information Processing Theory. eLearning Industry. Retrieved from https://elearningindustry.com/information-processing-theory
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