Effect of brain based learning on self regulation skill and learning achievement in science among secondary school students

Abstract

Brain based learning theory is basically encompasses the functional and structural aspects of human brain. Learning will occur till human brain is not inhibited from the normal information process. As learning is a natural process it will occur with natural instinct but with respect to different intensity called individual differences. Now the question may arise that, if learning is a natural phenomena then why learning is not at all same for all? Why individual differences exist in learning? The answer is that, the new learning must compatible with the brain processes. Brain Based Learning (BBL) is the deliberate engagement of various brain compatible instructional techniques in educational context. This type of learning includes different activities which can engages both right and left hemispheres of brain, which leads meaningful learning experiences as well as permanent neural connections. newlineThe present study uses constructivist theory as foundation. Gardner s multiple intelligence theory is a constructivist theory (Gardner, 2006; Savitz and Savitz, 2005). According to Jensen, 2008b, Gardner s theory of multiple intelligences is the stepping stone of brain based learning whereas behaviorists approach of Skinner and Pavlov are the bases of teacher centered instruction i.e. instruction for control group. The constructivist theoretical perspective of education is the foundation for brain based instruction (Bush, 2006). Brain based instruction uses orchestrated immersion as a central component of student learning (Jensen, 2008b). Orchestrated immersion is using student knowledge as it applies to real life situations (Jensen, 2008b). The findings of this research study may provides teachers and administrators with enough information to consider Brain Based Learning (BBL) strategies to use in the classroom which can enhance student achievement and allowing students to become more successful at higher level. Worldwide a very few studies have been conducted on BBL. Furthermore, there has not been a study which is publish