At the end of the day, we really don't think too much about our brains and how they work. I know I didn't do this before this unit was introduced. But obviously we should do it because it is the basis of our learning. Where and how we store information, how we make judgments, access information, and solve problems, just to name a few. If we all looked at how complex and fantastic the human brain is, we might stop and think about how we teach; We may better understand that not all children perform at the same level and that our environment can play an important role. “What we are gaining from our efforts now is the knowledge that the brain is infinitely more subtle than we previously thought. , and that anyone who possesses what is ironically called the “normal brain” has a much greater capacity than previously believed” (Buzan, T, 2006, p. 22). Our basic brain structure is divided into three parts: mental brain, forebrain, and hindbrain. Everyone has their own role to play. Our brain is made up of 100 billion nerve cells called neurons, which “store and transmit messages to other cells” (Krause, K, Bochner, S, Duchesne, S, McMaugh, A, 2010, p. 14). The neurons then travel along the axon (long arm type structure), when a cell is activated to obtain information. It then travels to the synapse which sends information to the dendrites (which look like branches); they receive the messages. The axon is insulated by a fatty sheath called myelination. This improves the effectiveness of the message transmitted (Krause et al., 2010, p. 14). As our brains develop, “neurons increase in size and complexity, which increases the connections between the network of cells, leading to greater development” (Krause et al., 2010, p. 15 Figure... ...middle of article.. ....b. Whether from an employer, a family member or a friend I appreciate when I can give back to someone. happy with something I did, it's wonderful! Works Cited Arthur, L., Beecher, B., Death, E., Dockett, S. and Farmer S. (2008). (4th ed.) Nelsons Australia Pty Ltd. Krause, K, Bochner, S, Duchesne, S, McMaugh, A. (2010). Cengage Australia.Red Leaf Press (2010). Retrieved from http://www.redleafpress.org/productdetails.cfm? PC=1416Winnie, W. (June 2002). 1. Retrieved from http://www.ied.edu.hk/apfslt/v3_issue1/sowm/. sowm2.htmWoolfolk, A. (1998). Educational psychology (7th ed.). Needham Heights, MA: Allyn and Bacon.