Brain-Based Research and Instructional Design
With growing research within the fields of neuroscience and neurobiology, scientists are forming new questions and finding out more about the functioning of the human brain. One might assume that the scientific study of the brain would be a direct guide to educational tools and informing educators how to present new concepts for learners. However, Jensen (2008) stresses that although the study of neuroscience suggests how certain areas of the brain function, this field must also be combined with other areas of study to form a more accurate view of the learning process. The brain is not only involved in everything we do, but can also be affected by our outside environments as well. The focus areas which Jensen (2008) stresses should be examined further within the school environment include nutrition, levels of stress, exercise, mood, and social experien...