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# MARGE

CPD: MARGE Model for Learning (by Nimish Lad), topic 1.2.1

## MARGE

Efficient learning and retention depends on coordinated brain activity in a multitude of brain regions.

### A whole-brained approach

![A whole-brained approach](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-08/9f9acf0f-d300-4bc4-9117-1bb4567d28d9/brain-cell-synpase-nerve-neuron.jpg)

- Any model which attempts to describe the process of learning needs to consider it as a whole-brain process and understand that efficient learning and retention needs coordination between different parts of the brain, which is clearly shown by neuroscience.

### MARGE

![MARGE](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-08/5e5f3988-918b-4894-91cd-50b40d17de2c/eeg-scan-brain-sleep.jpg)

- The five statements summarised at the end of the key paragraphs in the last section of this chapter relate to the letters in the acronym of MARGE, bridging the gap between neuroscience and cognitive science, allowing us to begin to discuss how this can affect classroom practice.

### Motivate

![Motivate](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-09/2bb691c3-e74c-4a5f-8381-c46445930b71/board-next-step-motivation-.jpg)

- The need for motivation to be in place to engage the reward circuit.

### Attend

![Attend](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2020-06/4259bc73-9d52-425d-8563-a7941c9ff17d/attention-please-.jpg)

- To ensure the prefrontal cortex is focussing on the right sensory input.

### Relate

![Relate](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2019-08/6cd2d3cd-9784-4863-8b9b-ffd8e372376e/connect-20333_1920.jpg)

- Make links between new knowledge and prior knowledge.

### Generate

![Generate](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-09/54275090-2490-40d7-8326-0d63ccc82dc3/building-crane-high%20rise-%20skyscrapper-.jpg)

- Reactivating prior knowledge and forging new links.

### Evaluate

![Evaluate](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-09/3fba2487-0107-4ee7-9e33-50edfe5b6f04/checklist-ticklist-tick-list-.jpg)

- Checking that the knowledge gained is correct, embedded in long-term memory and can be applied to novel situations.

## Test yourself on MARGE

- What does the Motivate part of MARGE mean?

[Practise this topic for free](https://app.senecalearning.com/classroom/course/9ae088c4-cadf-47ae-abe6-20abf22f9050/section/95a5f5f6-c8b9-41e1-bdfc-22ecef4604a3/session)

- Previous topic: [1.1.5 Relating Information](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified/1-1-5-relating-information.md)
- Next topic: [1.2.2 Applying MARGE](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified/1-2-2-applying-marge.md)

## CPD: MARGE Model for Learning (by Nimish Lad) contents

### 1 MARGE Model
- 1.1 The Brain
  - [1.1.1 Introduction](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified/1-1-1-introduction.md)
  - [1.1.2 Parts of the Brain & MARGE Conclusions](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified/1-1-2-parts-of-the-brain-and-marge-conclusions.md)
  - [1.1.3 Motivation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified/1-1-3-motivation.md)
  - [1.1.4 Focus](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified/1-1-4-focus.md)
  - [1.1.5 Relating Information](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified/1-1-5-relating-information.md)
- 1.2 The MARGE Model
  - [1.2.1 MARGE](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified/1-2-1-marge.md)
  - [1.2.2 Applying MARGE](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified/1-2-2-applying-marge.md)
- 1.3 A Whole-Brain Model of Learning
  - [1.3.1 Introduction to the Whole-Brain Concept](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified/1-3-1-introduction-to-the-whole-brain-concept.md)
  - [1.3.2 Questions for MARGE](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified/1-3-2-questions-for-marge.md)
  - [1.3.3 MARGE & Knowledge Organisers](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified/1-3-3-marge-and-knowledge-organisers.md)
  - [1.3.4 MARGE & SQ3R](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified/1-3-4-marge-and-sq3r.md)
  - [1.3.5 MARGE & Cornell Note-Taking](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified/1-3-5-marge-and-cornell-note-taking.md)
  - [1.3.6 MARGE & the Feynman Technique](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified/1-3-6-marge-and-the-feynman-technique.md)
  - [1.3.7 Conclusions](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified/1-3-7-conclusions.md)