The Human Brain
by Robert Butts
What is the Human Brain??
The human brain is the most complex natural system in the known universe; its complexity rivals and probably exceeds the complexity of the most intricate social and economical structures. It is science's new frontier. (Goldberg, 2001, p. 23)
About Us
Thalamus - visual, auditory, tactile
Hypthalamus - food intake, liquid intake, body temperature
Amygdala - emotional learning
Cerebellum - muscle coordination, equilibrium
Email: neurotransmitters@neural.net
Website: synapses_neurons.com
Location: In your head
Twitter: @brain_rules
Diseases and Disorders
Schizophrenia
Alzheimer's
Autism
Physical Trauma
Depression
Anxiety
Early Methods of Treatment
Current Methods of Treatment
Why Should a Teacher Care About This?
1 - It is important to know about this subject as a teacher because this gives teachers a fundamental understanding of how the brain works. If teachers can understand how the brain works then they can better understand how learning works.
2 - It is also important to understand the different disorders because teachers can observe and take action to help the student if necessary.
3 - If a teacher ignores signs of a disorder, it can have long term implications on the development of the child.