Understanding that we all think and respond at different rates and that those who are silent before answering often have the deeper ideas is also part of children’s learning.Implications of cognitive theory in teaching and learning we teachers know that we need to give all children ‘wait time’, that is, don’t ask the first responders but just sit in silence for a little while before asking any child for their response.Implications of cognitive theory in teaching and learning

There are very few times these days when we experience silence. Proper silence with no ambient hum or background traffic noise or people noise; proper silence.Implications of cognitive theory in teaching and learning over the past couple of decades, as they delve deeper into how the brain works, scientists have discovered the positive effects that silence has on our health and especially, our brain.Implications of cognitive theory in teaching and learning read the article why silence is good for your brain

Through research into the relaxing effect of different types of music on people’s bodies, scientists found that when participants in the study were experiencing the silence between the relaxing music, different neurons in their brains lit up.Implications of cognitive theory in teaching and learning during the silence it was discovered that new brain cells were created in the area of the brain that is responsible for encoding new memories.Implications of cognitive theory in teaching and learning

In open plan iles, children who are distractible struggle. Children who need silence in order to produce quality work struggle. Children who cannot tolerate loud noise struggle.Implications of cognitive theory in teaching and learning if the neuroscience around the positive effect of silence on the brain is to be considered, then all children could be disadvantaged. The most creative thinking is done in a silent environment.Implications of cognitive theory in teaching and learning yes, we want children to collaborate but periods of silence are needed in order for children to think more deeply, more creatively. The same is true for single cell classrooms, but it is easier to have periods of silence with fewer children in the room.Implications of cognitive theory in teaching and learning

Fortunately, at VAS, we have the opportunity to explore completely different models of innovative learning environments as we go through our property planning process.Implications of cognitive theory in teaching and learning the ability to provide silent spaces as well as collaborative spaces will be at the top of the agenda and I don’t believe having one large open plan space with 90 students is the way to go.Implications of cognitive theory in teaching and learning

The parent meeting on monday was expertly facilitated by board member martin cooper. Around 25 people attended and martin led them through a thoughtful process in order to find out what parents want VAS to look like and to be like for their children.Implications of cognitive theory in teaching and learning participants all contributed their thoughts on a number of aspects of school life, not just property. The feedback from the meeting, along with feedback from the teacher session and from children will be synthesised and a brief given to the architect from the ministry of architecture and design.Implications of cognitive theory in teaching and learning he is tasked with putting together a masterplan for property development and improvement for the next decade. Below is the time frame:

Children and teachers have really enjoyed three weeks of delving into different cultures.Implications of cognitive theory in teaching and learning the learning culminated with classes sharing their new knowledge and understanding with each other. A shared lunch in each class was a lovely way for children to share food that is special to them.Implications of cognitive theory in teaching and learning the parents who came along to the concert (see video below) enjoyed a variety of items from the kapa haka group, chinese dance and song, the band and choir.Implications of cognitive theory in teaching and learning they also enjoyed joining in singing and using new zealand’s third language, signing, performing we’re all children of the world.