Journal 2 Learning the brain

Journal prompt:

Write a 150-200-word reflection on how brain development and cognitive processes influence your own learning.

Your reflection must:

Clearly identify at least one specific concept, theory, or key insight from Lesson 2 (e.g., neuroplasticity, working memory, long-term memory formation, attention processes, cognitive load, executive functions, the role of emotion in learning, etc.)
Connect this concept directly to a specific personal or professional experience. This could be a memory of your own learning (a success or a struggle), an observation you’ve made in a classroom, or an “aha” moment you had while studying.
Reflect on what this connection means to you. How does understanding this brain-based concept change how you view your past experiences? How might it influence your future actions as a student or as a teacher?

Guiding Questions (to help you get started): You do not need to answer all of these questions; they are simply here to spark your thinking.

Which concept from Lesson 2 resonated with you the most, and why?
Think about a time you struggled to learn something new. How does your understanding of cognitive processes (like cognitive load or working memory limits) now explain that struggle?
Think of a time learning felt “easy” or when you had a major breakthrough. What brain-based principles might have been at play?
How does this insight about your own learning journey affect how you will design learning experiences or support your future students?
What surprised you most about how the brain learns, and how does that connect to your own habits?

Style: This should be a personal and thoughtful piece. Use “I” and focus on your genuine reflections and connections. While personal, please maintain a professional and academic tone.
Length: Approximately 150-200 words.
Citation: While this is primarily a personal reflection, if you directly quote or paraphrase a specific definition from course materials, please cite it simply (e.g., “As noted in our lesson, neuroplasticity is…”).
Below I attached the content and lecture.

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