The brain is a magnificent tool.
The brain controls many body functions and it also controls how we learn and
pick up on information. I myself learn in many different ways, but they main
way I pick up information is by reading and hands on, and real life association
to a topic. The brain also is in charge of memory. When you think of different
scenarios, think about how you remembered the situation or encounter. "For
example, if you meet someone at a social function who has the same name as your
mother, you don't have to repeat the name to keep it in working memory. All you
have to do is make the association." That is an automatic memory process
for me, but I can never remember names of individuals I have only had a few
encounters with. What are things you remember and also things you commonly and
frequently forget? There are many memory types but we will look at a few.
Procedural memory is the ability to recall how to do something, especially a
physical task like ride a bike. Semantic memory contains the facts and
generalized information that we know; and problem-solving skills and learning
strategies. (Voss & Wiley, 1995). Episodic memory is mental movie of things
we have seen or heard. When you remember what you had for breakfast this
morning or what happened at your 12th birthday party, you are recalling
information stored in your long-term episodic memory. (Slavin, 1997). When
learning my brain does not focus just on the word s hear, it also needs a
visual of the words that I read on my own to observe, the hands on practice on
the topic, and also real life scenarios to relate the material to life
experiences. As for my memory I remember only certain things in life. I cannot
remember parts of life if there was tremendous stress, I can never remember
names, but I can remember the good times, and stressful times that may not be
too intense. As we talk and post later we will get into the different parts of
the brain, the purpose of the parts, and how they work for all individuals.
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