ART VIEWING AND BRAIN POWER IN CHILDREN/ADOLESCENTS

Introduction/Theoretical Orientation

Emotions affect thinking, learning, and behaviors.

Emotional reaction to art and increased learning.

Processes of learning vary (Caine & Caine, 1997).

Brain research linked to art (Rettig & Rettig, 1999).

More neural fibers from brain's emotional center to rational center than reverse (Sylwester,1994).

Brain's anatomy/physiology and relevance to learning.

Brain imaging (Neisser, et. al., 1996).

Thalamus as relay center. Amygdala and emotions -- basis of daily decision-making (Weiss, 2000).

Changes in nerve cell structure when rat exposed to various environments (D'Arcangelo, 1998).

Rapid development of synapses occur early in life, at critical developmental periods, and due to enriched environments (Bruer, 1998).

Adult learning and reorganization of brain (Bruer, 1998).

Enriched environment in early months and years affect brain's development (Shore, 1997).

Early traumatic experiences, chronic abuse, malnutrition, unsafe conditions, and deprivation of medical care affect brain's growth (Shore, 1997).

Early prevention/intervention and interaction in enriched environment assure increased synaptic formations (Shore, 1997).

Learning is brain based, so an understanding of how the brain works best is necessary (Pool, 1997).

12 learning principles (Caine & Caine, 1997).

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1. Brain constructs knowledge based on perceived relationships and prior knowledge. 2. Knowledge construction requires data acquired through sensory perceptions. Nonlanguage perceptions categorized in different places than language perceptions. Multisensory-oriented teaching beneficial. Emotion drives attention which drives learning and memory (Green, 1999). Linking Brain Research to Art Emotional brain receives input prior to thinking brain becoming active (Rettig & Rettig,1999). Emotions affect learning and memory. Emotion has been shown to play important role in personality development and learning. Emotional system is complex and defines personality at early age, continuing to influence behavior, logical, and rational brain processes (Sylwester, 1994). Arts important part of learning and assist with functions used in learning language and math (Sylwester, 1998). Cognitive results of art viewing (Rose, 1991). Benefits of required art viewing/visual exertion (Zangemeister, Sherman, & Stark, 1995). Perceptually encoded information (Deregowski, Parker, & Dziurawiec, 1996). Conceptual and analytical thinking, operational thought, and synthesis (Halverson, 1992). Effec
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