The brainstem, or the lowermost portion of the brain, is made up of the diencephalon, midbrain, pons and medulla oblongata. Each of these structures plays an important role in the function of the brain. Diencephalon The diencephalon contains two very critical structures; the thalamus and the hypothalamus. Thalamus The thalamus is a two-lobed structure located ...
A few years ago, some of my students practiced giving speeches. Andrea, a sixteen-year-old girl who was attending our school as a visitor was eager to participate. Her chosen topic for her speech was ‘Food’ and with a lot of enthusiasm, she began with her attention-getter. “We don’t eat barns in my home.” Puzzled, ...
There are four basic styles of learners. They are visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic. Each style of learner needs different strategies in order to learn effectively. Writing a lesson plan for all learner types takes a bit of time and practice. By teaching to all four styles, students will learn better as every style is ...
Whether you homeschool or not, it’s useful to know how your child learns best. Sometimes it is equally helpful to know your particular learning style too, to understand how your child’s learning style and yours mesh—or clash. My daughter and I share the Read/Write learning style, but it sure opened my eyes when I found ...
Everyone has a preferred learning style. Some people learn best by watching visual presentations, others gain more understanding by performing actual motions, still others acquire knowledge best by listening. If you are an auditory learner, you need to hear the words spoken in order to fully comprehend and remember them. You learn best through lecture-type ...
