C4Ta Post 2

Regarding Diane Dahl's For the Love of Teaching, I was rather flabbergasted by the term "neuroplasticity" in both titles of her most recent blogs. Neuroplasticity is essentially defined as the brain's ability to change and adept according to various experiences. The program, Lumosity, was developed specifically for this process. The focal point in Ms. Dahl's first article, "What does neuroplasticity research suggest about the potential of all students to mater the 4Cs?", was a concept revolving how the brain structure and function could influence the development of educating students. Multiple specialists (she specifically sites Dr. Donna Wilson) have begun research concerning the topic, and many agree the ideology behind neurobiology has the potential of reconstructing the pedagogy of teaching. Ms. Dahl states that if one accepts this perspective, then one must exclude the views of "natural talent". She questions "should virtually all students be taught thinking strategies, or only those labeled as gifted?" Honestly, this opinion concerning that only children, who are deemed as "gifted", are granted more guidance than others is disheartening. However, the practicality of neuroplasticity could benefit students in the regards of assisting children in understanding how their own brain functions and which routes they could take to better their studying skills. 

The second blog composed by Ms. Dahl, Engaging Brains, targeted how neuroplasticity improved learning once the child was instructed about it. Transforming the way we teach will assist our students's ability to grasp concepts in a more rapid momentum. Insuring that the children are guided in the realm of cognitive strategies in an effective manner could conceivably motivate students to be in control of their learning, providing academic success and better classroom management. The concepts integrated within the philosophy of neuroplasticity is fabulous. I actually prefer this method. Currently, the school systems have a curriculum (Individualized Education Program) that targets issues a student may have in the classroom. In my opinion, instructors should also observe different approaches to teaching and manipulate their methods in order to adjust to a student's capabilities.