Recognition. Strategic. Affective. - The Three Brain Networks

Now that we understand the three principles of Universal Design for Learning, let's look at the three brain networks that correlate directly with the UDL principles. 

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Three Brain Networks 

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NETWORK DEFINITION Recognition                                     enable us to identify and understand information, ideas, concepts,  and interpret patterns of sound, light, taste, smell, and touch Strategic  enable us to plan, execute, and self-monitor actions and skills because they are specialized to generate and oversee mental and motor patterns.  Affective  enable us to engage with learning because they are specialized to evaluate patterns and impart emotional significance to them.

Brain Networks Concept Map 

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-Distributed: A method of information processing in the nervous system whereby processing is broken up into different subcomponents (networks), and each one carried out by a different brain region or circuit .

-Hierarchy: "Bottom-Up" and "Top-"Down" recognition processing both play important roles in student learning learning Top -Down Processing is a method of information processing in the nervous system where information starts at a higher or more complex level and and travels to lower level structures. This involves prior knowledge to shape understanding. Bottom-Up Processing is a method of information processing in the nervous system where information starts at a basic level and builds up to a higher level, or more complex role.