How The Environment Plays A Role In Learning Analysis
How the Environment Plays a Role in Learning
COLL100
American Public University
S. Desverreaux
How the Environment Plays a Role in Learning
The brain, often referred to as a sponge because of its uncanny ability to absorb almost anything, is a highly adaptable and complex component of the human body. However, under special circumstances, the ability to absorb information is challenged based on physical environments, virtual environments, age factors, and personal factors. Although the people coexisting in this world are alike, yet completely different in cerebral aspects, the basic principles of how the environment affects the ability to learn remain surprisingly consistent.
A physical environment can have a huge impact …show more content…
On the contrary, these two appear unpretentious, but are indeed complex. The cohesion, while attainable, takes time, and effort, as does everything that requires balance and unison. Physical and virtual environments should mirror one another in the sense that they need to contain a harmonious amount of professionalism, aesthetic perfection, and engaging attitude and content. Age must always be carefully measured, and appropriate material designed to meet the needs of the young, median, and older demographics. Personal factors, the most sensitive to consider, should be met with compassion, understanding, wit, and expertise. It is only after all of these reflections are addressed that one will truly possess a flawless learning …show more content…
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COLL100
American Public University
S. Desverreaux
How the Environment Plays a Role in Learning
The brain, often referred to as a sponge because of its uncanny ability to absorb almost anything, is a highly adaptable and complex component of the human body. However, under special circumstances, the ability to absorb information is challenged based on physical environments, virtual environments, age factors, and personal factors. Although the people coexisting in this world are alike, yet completely different in cerebral aspects, the basic principles of how the environment affects the ability to learn remain surprisingly consistent.
A physical environment can have a huge impact …show more content…
On the contrary, these two appear unpretentious, but are indeed complex. The cohesion, while attainable, takes time, and effort, as does everything that requires balance and unison. Physical and virtual environments should mirror one another in the sense that they need to contain a harmonious amount of professionalism, aesthetic perfection, and engaging attitude and content. Age must always be carefully measured, and appropriate material designed to meet the needs of the young, median, and older demographics. Personal factors, the most sensitive to consider, should be met with compassion, understanding, wit, and expertise. It is only after all of these reflections are addressed that one will truly possess a flawless learning …show more content…
(2014). Education & socioeconomic status. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/pi/ses/resources/publications/factsheet-education.aspx
DBSA. (2004). Bipolar disorder and learning. Retrieved from http://www.thebalancedmind.org/learn/library/bipolar-disorder-and-learning
Graetz, K. (2006). The psychology of learning environments.EDUCAUSE Review, 41(6), 60-75.
Harkness, K. (2011). The importance of physical environment in child care. Retrieved from http://www.troyrecord.com/general-news/20110224/the-importance-of-physical-environment-in-child-care
Kopko, K. (n.d.). The effects of the physical environment on children 's development. Retrieved from http://www.human.cornell.edu/hd/outreach-extension/upload/evans.pdf
NICHCY. (2011). Learning disabilities. Retrieved from http://nichcy.org/disability/specific/ld
OECD. (2009). Creating effective teaching and learning environments. (pp. 219-243). Paris, France: Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development.
UWM. (2013). Senior learning at uw-madison. Retrieved from