Article Link: http://stage.exchangepress.com/article/early-brain-development-research-review-and-update/5019626/
Thanks to imaging technology used in neurobiology, we have access to useful and critical information regarding the development of the human brain. This information allows us to become much more effective in helping children in their early development. In fact, when we base our practices on the findings from medical science research, we optimize learning for all children. This article will review five research findings and new areas under investigation.Review
The first findings from the advancement of technology in the neuroscience field made their way into the early childhood profession in Rethinking the Brain: New Insights into Early Development published by the Families and Work Institute (1996). This publication examined five major findings and their relevance to the development of young children and to those who work with young children.
Finding 1: The brain of a three year old is two-and-a-half times more active than an adult’s.
Infants are born with a limited amount of neurological wiring. Their vision is rudimentarily wired, as are their hearing and other senses. Nothing is wired in the higher region of the brain, known as the cerebellum. The hardware is in place and ready to wire but requires ‘earthly’ experiences and human interactions for the cells to ...