ece353 week 2 Farrar and Montgomery discuss executive functioning and memory development, psychology homework help

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In Chapters 3 and 4 of your primary text, Farrar and Montgomery discuss executive functioning and memory development (2015), and the factors that influence brain development. For this assignment, you will build upon that knowledge by further investigating how the brain learns. Remember that working memory, attention, and executive functions are interconnected and are crucial to the learning process. This includes the ability for a child to pay attention, demonstrate inhibitory control, and goal-directed behavior. Children may possess varying degrees of each of these functions, but they work together to create cognitive control and flexibility. For this assignment, you will assume the role of a professional development coordinator for your state’s early childhood programs and develop a flyer titled “How the Brain Learns” that informs families about the role of working memory, attention, and executive function in learning and development. You may develop your flyer using Microsoft Word or Microsoft Publisher. Before completing this assignment, review the Week Two Instructor Guidance for additional information, resources, and support. Additionally, review the Grading Rubric for this assignment to understand how you will be evaluated and contact your instructor using the “Ask Your Instructor” discussion before the due date with questions.

In your “How the Brain Learns” flyer, include separate sections that address each of the following:

  • Key Words (1 point): Define working memory, attention, and executive functions.
  • Relationship Among Executive Functions (1 point): Using examples, discuss the relationship among the three core executive functions (i.e., working memory, inhibitory control, and set-shifting).
  • Development of Executive Functions (2 points): Using examples, discuss how the three core executive functions develop from infancy through age 8.
  • Executive Functions and Role (2 points): Examine the role the three core executive functions play in learning and development. For each of the functions, provide a specific example to support your examination.
  • Neural Regions and Executive Functions (2 points): Explain at least two ways the prefrontal and ventral striatum neural regions are associated with executive functions in emotional situations.
  • Delayed Gratification (1 point): Using examples, discuss at least two different factors that influence young children’s willingness to delay gratification.
  • Environmental Influences (1point): Using examples, explain at least three environmental influences that impact executive functioning and memory.
  • Training of Executive Functions (1 point): Discuss at least two specific ways to help executive functions in children in the classroom.
  • Flyer Design (1 point): Incorporates at least three images or graphics that are related to the content of the flyer.
  • Flyer Length (.5 points): Your flyer must be at least 2 pages in length.
  • Title Page (.25 points): Inclusion of a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of presentation
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Source Requirement (0.5 Points): Reference two scholarly sources in addition to the text. All sources included in the References list must be cited in the content of the flyer.
  • APA Formatting (0.25 Points): Use APA formatting consistently throughout the assignment, which includes citations in the body of the assignment, the title page, and references list.
  • Syntax and Mechanics (0.25 Points): Display meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar.

Proofread work and only address the items listed in the instructions.

USE in-TEXT citations and use the reference:

Farrar, M. J. & Montgomery, D. (2015). Cognitive development of children: Research and application [Electronic version]. Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu

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Running head: HOW THE BRAIN LEARNS

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How the Brain Learns
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HOW THE BRAIN LEARNS

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How the Brain Learns
Key words

Executive function refers to ability of human brain to control complex, cognition
specifically in non-routine situations (Farrar & Montgomery, 2015). Some of these functions
include but not limited to: regulation of biological situations such as those relating to inhibition,
shifting mental sets, monitoring individual performance, working memory, proper planning and
maintaining of goals among others. Working memory is a complex system that is responsible for
manipulation and active maintenance of information over a period of time (Balota & Hambrick,
2010). Working memory is database where information is stored and retrieved. Attention refers
to ability of human brain to remain alert, plan, organize and recognize errors by incorporating
working memory (Monchi, et al. 2004).

Working memory
Relationship among Executive Functions
Inhibitory control entails ability of the brain to control individual behavior, emotions and
attention. This enables people to respond positively to stimuli. Inhibitory control supports
working memory to perform set functions such as active maintenance of information over a

HOW THE BRAIN LEARNS

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period of time. Working memory and inhibitory contro...


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