Scott H Young Podcast (Ep 278) - The 15 People Who Have Most Influenced My Thinking
Jan 4, 2024
Exploring the impact of Anders Eriksson, John Sweller, and Robert Bjork on learning and skill development. Delving into the study of expertise and skill acquisition, including abstract thinking and the role of memory. Investigating the discrepancy between math application in real life and classroom settings. Discussing the achievability of fluency in language learning and influential thinkers in the field. Reflecting on the process of learning to read and the influence of Richard Feynman.
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Power of Deliberate Practice
- Anders Eriksson's deliberate practice theory shows that focused, strenuous practice lifts human performance limits.
- Performance emerges more from painstaking effort than from effortless cleverness.
Learning is Easier With Examples
- John Sweller's cognitive load theory reveals novices learn better from examples than trial-and-error.
- Barriers to learning often come from poor explanations or excessive self-solving rather than content difficulty.
Desirable Difficulties Improve Learning
- Robert Bjork's desirable difficulties theory says challenges like spacing and retrieval harm short-term performance but boost long-term memory.
- Students prefer easier study tactics despite inferior learning outcomes long-term.