The brain is perhaps one of the most complex parts of the human body. It is interesting to see how it works and how it assists humans in the learning process. Learning, when viewed in relation to the brain can be defined as the changing structure and actions of neurons so they are allowed to hold information in long term memory in the temporal and parietal lobes of the cortex. Learning requires neurons to change. In order for learning to take place, it requires many neuron changes. There are two major changes which include: (1) Changing the amounts of neurotransmitters that produce neurons and (2) Changing the connections between neurons. Learning also requires neurons to make more, less and different transmitters. Learning also requires neurons to make new links and delete existing links to other neurons. As we can see, the learning process is much more complex than we can imagine. Understanding the brain and how the learning process takes place is important. It's important for teachers to understand the development of the brain and how the learning process begins at the brain. How many of you thought that the brain played such a vital role in the learning process and what have you done to help youselves learn the brain's functions in how it relates to learning?
