The New Science Of Learning Essay

The New Science of Learning is a book by Terry Doyle and Todd Zakrajsek. We read the book and discussed it in groups in our English class; to learn more about our specific styles of learning. Reading this book, I really got a feel for what is good for my brain and what activities I can participate in to further my learning. Sleep, Hydration, and your diet play a very important part in your brain’s activity. My sleep schedule is very erratic. I let little things such as my phone and my tv, distract my from closing my eyes. If something around me is going on, I simply cannot close my eyes. A normal human should get at least 7 to 9 hours of sleep, I however get around maybe 5 or 6. (16) “Humans spend one-third of their lives sleeping and a lack of sleep results in adverse effects on health, as well as learning and memory problems” So by me not getting the proper amount of sleep, I am keeping myself from my full potential. Sleep allows for your brain to sort through your memories, deciding which memories to keep and which ones to remove to make room for new information for the next day. As far as water goes, your brain needs a lo …show more content…
I feel that if I don’t fully understand something then going over it multiple times helps me remember it. Every time you review something it makes that information stronger in your brain. This is the same concept as learning a song. Hearing it multiple times allows you to remember it better. But your brain also needs a break. It’s hard to go back to back with different classes because your brain needs a break. I feel as if that’s not a problem with me though. The classes I have currently been taking haven’t been too hard on me. I take time to relax and let my brain rest. Memory also has to do with emotions. Your attitude has a lot to do with what you learn. The human brain is more likely to remember highly emotional events and information. Once you connect with information emotionally you remember it