Knowing how the brain functions and develops allows professionals to make informed decisions, ultimately helping their students effectively construct knowledge, acquire new skills, and develop thinking processes. This assignment has two parts, both of which encourage you to explore basic functions and development of the brain, as well as how this might affect your work in your current or future professional setting.

Part 1: Brain Facts

Based on the topic Resources and additional research, develop an annotated list of key brain facts using the “Brain Facts Template.” It will include 10 brain development and function facts followed by a 50-100 word analysis of how each fact affects learning.

Provide at least one scholarly resource for each statement. 

Part 2: Brain Facts Reflection

Select two of the facts from your top 10 list you find to be most compelling. In 250-500 words, describe how each fact affects learning in specific areas such as curriculum, instructional strategies, assessment, employee training, learning environments, or student motivation. Explain how knowing about the functions of the brain helps professionals guide individuals to construct knowledge, acquire skills, and develop thinking processes in learning environments.

Support your reflection with 2-3 scholarly resources.