Attention to learning of school subjects

Publication date: March 2014 Source:Trends in Neuroscience and Education, Volume 3, Issue 1 Author(s): Michael I. Posner , Mary K. Rothbart In this brief comment we add to our previous discussion (Posner et al., 2013 [26]) about the importance of control mechanisms related to attention networks by dealing with how control influences what is learned and how wide the generalization of the learned information will be. A brain network connecting the anterior cingulate to the hippocampus appears to be important for the registration of new learning. This network provides a mechanism for how attention influences learning. Information coming to mind spontaneously or during testing activates a parietal area related to orienting of attention. Information about attentional control systems related to learning holds promise for new applications to acquire expertise related to all school subjects.
Source: Trends in Neuroscience and Education - Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research