The article is about Cognitive science and the value of understanding how children learn. The article highlights that the educational theories used in schools for student learning are outdated. There are supposedly enormous amounts of scientific research that disprove the current theories in practice today. The science that calls out educational policies used widely today is called cognitive science. Cognitive science is known as the science of learning and studies how the mind works. In the article, the author gives the best advice from cognitive scientific research to answer the question of how learning happens. The goal is to help students improve their learning, while also helping educators to understand the complex process of learning,
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Scientists developed a model that explains working memory and long-term memory. They argue by memorizing certain facts to long-term memory, it frees up space in one’s working memory to comprehend complex problems. Next, studies showed tests are proven to improve students comprehension. They require students to focus their attention on the important information that needs to be remembered. Also, according to the cognitive science perspective, human minds don’t go through age-related stages of learning, controlled by biology. Cognitive science views learning as happening in bouts. Scientists also believe children do not learn more when presented with info using their preferred teaching method. Although they do understand by using different teaching styles, students stay engaged in the lectures.
Not everyone agrees with the perspective of cognitive science. It is considered to be a controversial field when speaking with people from the education field. The developments of cognitive science are hard for educators because the ideas go against what they are taught to believe. The subject at least opens up the options for teaching in a different …show more content…
The scientific studies show there may be styles that students prefer but data suggest students don’t learn more by using the preferred method. I don’t agree with this observation because I have always felt like I comprehended more when the class was doing a hands-on activity or when I had some kind of visual aid. I know other students who learn better from reading the book than going to lecture.
The article gave me a new perspective on education. I believe each teacher should do their own research. I think a mixture of different types of theories/practices wouldn’t hurt the teacher but allow them to include different methods to benefit the classroom. Cognitive science is a topic that needs to gain more recognition. I think colleges should teach preservice teachers different methods of doing things and allow them to find what works for
Scientists developed a model that explains working memory and long-term memory. They argue by memorizing certain facts to long-term memory, it frees up space in one’s working memory to comprehend complex problems. Next, studies showed tests are proven to improve students comprehension. They require students to focus their attention on the important information that needs to be remembered. Also, according to the cognitive science perspective, human minds don’t go through age-related stages of learning, controlled by biology. Cognitive science views learning as happening in bouts. Scientists also believe children do not learn more when presented with info using their preferred teaching method. Although they do understand by using different teaching styles, students stay engaged in the lectures.
Not everyone agrees with the perspective of cognitive science. It is considered to be a controversial field when speaking with people from the education field. The developments of cognitive science are hard for educators because the ideas go against what they are taught to believe. The subject at least opens up the options for teaching in a different …show more content…
The scientific studies show there may be styles that students prefer but data suggest students don’t learn more by using the preferred method. I don’t agree with this observation because I have always felt like I comprehended more when the class was doing a hands-on activity or when I had some kind of visual aid. I know other students who learn better from reading the book than going to lecture.
The article gave me a new perspective on education. I believe each teacher should do their own research. I think a mixture of different types of theories/practices wouldn’t hurt the teacher but allow them to include different methods to benefit the classroom. Cognitive science is a topic that needs to gain more recognition. I think colleges should teach preservice teachers different methods of doing things and allow them to find what works for