Brain Research
Libraries and Emergent Literacy
| Introduction |
| History |
| Brain Research |
| Pediatric
Partners |
| Parent
Education |
| Advocacy |
| Conclusion |
| Site
Map |
| References |
| William Caskey |
| LIBR 500: Foundations of Information Technology |
| School of Library, Archival, and Information Science |
| University of British Columbia |
| Last updated April 15, 2005 |
| Research Has Shown Advances in non-invasive brain research have shown that singing, rhyming and reading to children from birth onward have dramatic physiological effects on the brain. "Developments in computer science allow computers to model how brain processes work, and the ability to scan the brain through functional MRIs has given cognitive neuroscientists a clearer picture of our brains and the significance of varied brain functions that affect learning, memory, emotion, and sensory perception." 6 And there are windows of opportunity to wire the brain for future learning which, if missed, make it much more difficult for children to catch up. When the environment provides the specific information, the brain is now wired to accept the data, to integrate it, and to make connections among other brain cells. This creates efficient neural pathways in which learning occurs." 7 |
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