Providing Support for Self-directed Learning
Something is qualitatively unique about the way humans think about things. The human brain is designed to solve problems. The net effect of this evolutionary process is that, as a species, over time we became smarter. The human brain has two unique features. One allows us to know when we’ve made mistakes. The other allows us to learn from our mistakes. You are invited to explore an evidence-based discussion of learner-centered education.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this experience you will be able to:
1.Describe the evidence-based research on brain development that designed humans to be effective problem-solvers
2.Explain the importance of being able to use symbolic reasoning to learn
3.Identify tools that harness attention to enhance learning and transfer learning to long-term memory
Doyle, T. (2011). Learner-centered teaching. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing.
Something is qualitatively unique about the way humans think about things. The human brain is designed to solve problems. The net effect of this evolutionary process is that, as a species, over time we became smarter. The human brain has two unique features. One allows us to know when we’ve made mistakes. The other allows us to learn from our mistakes. You are invited to explore an evidence-based discussion of learner-centered education.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this experience you will be able to:
1.Describe the evidence-based research on brain development that designed humans to be effective problem-solvers
2.Explain the importance of being able to use symbolic reasoning to learn
3.Identify tools that harness attention to enhance learning and transfer learning to long-term memory
Doyle, T. (2011). Learner-centered teaching. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing.