Task: In a brief essay (suggested length of 2 pages): A. Explain how students' prior experiences, interests, and thought processes can influence the learning of current content area concepts. 1. Establish the link between past experiences, student interest, and present learning. 2. Address each of the following key principles of brain-based learning: Importance of meaningful learning Knowledge background Levels of processing Development of neural connections Relevance Activating prior knowledge (schema theory) B. Explain why consideration of past experiences, learning, and student interests should be an important part of lesson planning for the teacher. C. Include specific examples from brain-based research to support your explanations. Use appropriate APA format for your in-text citations. D. When you use sources, include all in-text citations and references in APA format.

Task: In a brief essay (suggested length of 2 pages): A. Explain how students' prior experiences, interests, and thought processes can influence the learning of current content area concepts. 1. Establish the link between past experiences, student interest, and present learning. 2. Address each of the following key principles of brain-based learning: Importance of meaningful learning Knowledge background Levels of processing Development of neural connections Relevance Activating prior knowledge (schema theory) B. Explain why consideration of past experiences, learning, and student interests should be an important part of lesson planning for the teacher. C. Include specific examples from brain-based research to support your explanations. Use appropriate APA format for your in-text citations. D. When you use sources, include all in-text citations and references in APA format.