The Fun Imperative During Learning: A Neuroscientific Perspective
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.62695/KPLF2954Keywords:
Neuroscience, Education, Brain, Fun and Learning, Fun Barometer, FunactorAbstract
The search for the optimal learning environment is a journey that draws on various domains of study; neuroscience opens a window into the functioning of the brain and so provides crucial information for educators. The purpose of this desk research is twofold: firstly, to offer knowledge on the biology of the learning process that demonstrates the importance of fun during learning and secondly, to explore the practical implications of this knowledge. The review of literature offers an understanding of brain plasticity during learning, the functions of the different parts of the brain and the biochemical changes which connect learning and fun. This research is intended for practitioners, and so it attempts to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Finally, the paper proposes the idea of using a Fun Barometer to help educators gauge the climate of a learning context.
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