Learning and Memory weekly blog - David Rodriguez

     Hello welcome back to my blog! It’s week 14, only one more to go! During this week we covered, what for me was the most important subject covered during the course, and my major take away, the differences between individuals in the classroom and how we should take this into consideration while teaching to make that all of our students are given the same opportunities, despite their learning styles, backgrounds or any other situation.  (Retrieved from: https://marvelapp.com/blog/why-we-switched-from-diversity-and-inclusion-to-balance-and-belonging/) The Nature of Nurture: The genetics of learning ability      Genetics plays a significant role in shaping our cognitive abilities, including learning and memory. Researchers have identified specific genes that influence various aspects of learning, such as processing speed, attention, memory formation, and problem-solving skills. Studying the genetics of learning ability can help us better understa...

     Hello welcome back to my blog! During week 13 we covered a very interesting topic that is spatial, motor skill, and implicit learning, we had a discussion about nurture and nature in the development of certain skills and how by practicing a certain skill, we are very likely to succeed in that learning process.    (Retrieved from: https://www.famly.co/blog/5-of-the-finest-activities-for-fine-motor-skills) What is spatial learning?       Spatial learning is the process by which an organism learns about its environment and the spatial relationships between different objects or locations within that environment. This type of learning allows an organism to navigate, remember locations of important resources, and develop cognitive maps of its surroundings. Spatial learning involves the integration of sensory information, such as visual, olfactory, and auditory cues, to create a mental map of the environment. This mental map allows the org...

       Hello welcome back to my blog! We skipped the entry from week 11 due to holy week, and on week 12 we continued covering the encoding chapter, but focusing on the storage and retrieval and also covering some memory disorders that affect storage and retrieval.   (Retrieved from: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/13/well/mind/love-romance-brain.html) How do we storage information?       The encoding process involves the conversion of information from short-term memory into long-term memory through various encoding techniques. Short-term memory, with its limited capacity and duration, temporarily holds information before it is either forgotten or transferred to long-term memory. Encoding strategies such as rehearsal, elaboration, and chunking help facilitate this transfer. Once information is encoded into long-term memory, retrieval cues help access it. These cues can be semantic, contextual, or associative, triggering the recall o...

     Hello welcome back to my blog! During week ten I did not attend due to a trip that I had planned, however, we worked in the topics that were covered on the pages 212 to 235 of the book. On these pages, we will be covering the subject of encoding and how to separate it from retrieval, by going through some basic variables of encoding.  (Retrieved from: https://crystaandsam.weebly.com/encoding.html) What is Encoding?       Encoding refers to the process of transforming sensory input into a form that can be stored in the brain. This involves converting information into a neural code that the brain can understand and use for later retrieval. Encoding can involve various sensory modalities, such as visual, auditory, or semantic processing, depending on the nature of the information being learned. Separating Encoding From Retrieval      1. Attention: During encoding, attention plays a crucial role. If we want to remember somet...