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S2E26: Dan Willingham on Applying Cognitive Science to K12 Education

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Natural Learning and its Relation to Formal Education

This chapter explores the concept of natural learning and its connection to formal education. It discusses the inherent learning abilities of children, such as language acquisition and numerical understanding, while also highlighting the limitations of natural learning in areas like formal mathematics. The chapter emphasizes the need for instruction in certain subjects and explores strategies to enhance learning in the modern educational system.

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