Week 3 Blog

(Chapter 4) Processes that Support Learning 

Chapter 4 of How People Learn II, "Processes that Support Learning," highlights how attention, self-regulation, and memory influence student learning. These ideas remind me that strong curriculum design must support both how children think and how they engage. The infographic below summarizes key concepts from the chapter and connects them to creative learning and ISTE Standards. 

Infographic Image: Key learning processes that influence curriculum design and support creative, student-centered learning (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, 2018).
Infographic Image: Key learning processes that influence curriculum design and support creative, student-centered learning (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, 2018).



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  1. MarkJanuary 29, 2026 at 11:31 AM

    Hi Bree’Ann, I really liked your infographic and how clearly you explained the key ideas from Chapter 4. Your focus on executive function, self-regulation, and memory made it easy to see how these processes directly impact learning and curriculum design.

    I also appreciated your connection to creative learning environments and how hands-on, meaningful activities help information stick. Your post was a great reminder that these skills can be taught and supported through intentional classroom practices. Great job!

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  2. Kerry G EDUC-5313January 31, 2026 at 11:13 AM

    Hi Bree'Ann.
    Your infographic is very concise provides the essential elements of cognition. While I was reading the chapter I was bogged down with the terminology but you easily explained it. Your connection to learning and the ISTE standards also shows your understanding of the content. I like how you used graphics to help make the connection so anyone can glance at your page and get a full overview of all three aspects student learning.
    Kerry Gernant

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2026 at 12:50 PM

    Hi there Bree'Ann! I really enjoyed your infographic. It is easy to read and sums up chapter 4 very well. Your infographic hits all points in a short and sweet way that still gives all information that is needed to sum up the chapter.

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  4. Breonna CaseyFebruary 1, 2026 at 2:05 PM

    Hello Bree’Ann,
    I enjoyed reading your infographic. Not only was your design colorful, but you organized the key ideas, connections to Gura and Rivero’s ideas, and an ISTE Student Standard into sections that were easy to read and understand. I often find infographics intimidating because they can have too much information or be organized in a dull way that makes it difficult to understand. Your design, however, was far from that. In fact, your use of colors and digital design added a nice flair to the project, and the spacing of the information, keeping sections separated and paraphrased, made the text less intimidating. I believe your graphic would be helpful to anyone designing a curriculum. You provide detailed insight into what needs to be completed to ensure the curriculum is not only educational but also engaging for students.

    Thank you for sharing.

    Have a good day,
    Breonna Casey

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