Eric Jensen's Teaching With The Brain In Mind
While reading the first two chapters of Eric Jensen’s Teaching with the Brain in Mind I was shocked by the complexity of the brain. Albeit our brain is powerful and amazing, it is surprisingly fragile. The environment around our brain has a tremendous impact on our brain’s development especially during childhood when the brain is developing (Jenson, 2005, pg 21).
Our brain is an adapting organ. Hence, the brain constantly changes with our environment. It grows (Jenson, 2005, pg 11). Our brain grows fastest during early childhood. So, brain development and care during these years are especially important (Jensen, 2005, pg 21). Thus, during this period it is essential to maintain a balanced and healthy diet.
Although I knew a nutritious diet
was important for healthy organs and bodily functions, I never realized the impact diet could leave on the brain especially during the critical early brain development years. Brain cognition and nutrition are meticulously linked closely together. Nutrition can affect your academics, memory, emotions, focus, and visions (Jensen, 2005, pg 25-26). All of which have lasting impacts on a child’s life and education attainment.
Although I teach adults not children, I still find this new information critical. Since the brain is constantly developing and changing (Jenson, 2005, pg11), a healthy diet is important in all learning environments. Furthermore, many of my students have growing families of their own, and their children have developing brains. Their children could benefit from a healthy balanced diet. My goal is to go over the importance of nutrition during my food and grocery lesson.
Additionally, while I am studying and learning, I am going to make a point to eat healthier. I want to make sure that my brain is fully functional.
References:
Jensen, E. (2005). Teaching with the Brain in Mind (2nd ed.). Virginia: ASCD.
Our brain is an adapting organ. Hence, the brain constantly changes with our environment. It grows (Jenson, 2005, pg 11). Our brain grows fastest during early childhood. So, brain development and care during these years are especially important (Jensen, 2005, pg 21). Thus, during this period it is essential to maintain a balanced and healthy diet.
Although I knew a nutritious diet
was important for healthy organs and bodily functions, I never realized the impact diet could leave on the brain especially during the critical early brain development years. Brain cognition and nutrition are meticulously linked closely together. Nutrition can affect your academics, memory, emotions, focus, and visions (Jensen, 2005, pg 25-26). All of which have lasting impacts on a child’s life and education attainment.
Although I teach adults not children, I still find this new information critical. Since the brain is constantly developing and changing (Jenson, 2005, pg11), a healthy diet is important in all learning environments. Furthermore, many of my students have growing families of their own, and their children have developing brains. Their children could benefit from a healthy balanced diet. My goal is to go over the importance of nutrition during my food and grocery lesson.
Additionally, while I am studying and learning, I am going to make a point to eat healthier. I want to make sure that my brain is fully functional.
References:
Jensen, E. (2005). Teaching with the Brain in Mind (2nd ed.). Virginia: ASCD.