The section "Associable Memories" in "Apple's Digital Education" (Kanki Publishing) reads as follows:
"In 2014, a study was conducted at the Stanford University School of Medicine on how children of different ages solve arithmetic problems. It was revealed that the methods used by children in the lower grades of elementary school were significantly different from those used by older children, teens (ages 13-19), and adults.
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According to a study published in the journal Nature Neuroscience,Pre-teensWhen trying to solve a problem, it is mostly usedOnly the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex of the brain (which control short-term memory and working memory)so,Teens and AdultsTo become andRelying on the part of the brain called the neocortex (which controls long-term memory)It looks like
That is, young children,They have a limited amount of long-term memory to fall back on, so they try to solve problems using whatever is available, such as counting on their fingers.As children get older and have more memories, they have a wider range of memories to search. As people get older, whether they know it or not, they are constantly learning new things through their experiences. And they become better at making connections between experiences.
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The brain is constantly searching for memories to connect with new informationSo the more memories we can search, the easier it is to relate to new problems and understand new ideas.Relatable memories" We try to understand things through
The implication for educators is that the best way to teach students something unknown is toMake connections to what students already knowandLearning needs to be personalized'It concludes with the following.
Working memory also plays a role in retrieving and combining information from long-term memory. We believe that one way we can create an environment where children have as many experiences as possible and increase the number of "associative memories" that they can make.
Article Author
Shin Yuki
CEO of Progress Inc. / Representative Director of Infinite Mind Inc.
Since graduating from university, he has worked in a wide range of positions at private educational institutions, including as a lecturer, in franchise business, general affairs, marketing, and teaching material development.
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