You may well listen to this podcast interview with Dr Daniel Willingham about the science of learning & think, "well yeah, I already know that," but did you really think about it in this way? How do you think listening to this interview will affect how you think about planning your lessons & learning activities afterwards?
Also features some valid criticisms of teacher education programmes in general.
What do cooking, fishing, putting together a bookshelf, and a fixing a wall mount in the garage for your bike have in common? They are far easier to do by yourself than to teach it to someone. Those who teach recognize the challenge in going beyond learner engagement and external rewards or punishment; instead setting learners’ intrinsic motivation on fire by making them curious and engaged children.
On this episode cognitive psychologist, prolific author, columnist for American Educator magazine, and professor of psychology, Daniel Willingham highlights the applicability of the fundamental principles from cognitive psychology and neuroscience which, when understood, can create a tapestry of successful and pleasurable learning experiences for all.
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