Progressively Incorrect S3E21: Paul Kirschner on “Let’s Talk Evidence” and the Latest Debates Over Inquiry Learning
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Jun 26, 2024 Renowned cognitive psychologist, Paul Kirschner, discusses evidence-informed practices in teaching. Topics include debates on inquiry versus explicit instruction, project-based learning effectiveness, and productive failure in education. The podcast also covers the utility of neuroscientific evidence, student support, and collaborative learning.
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Program Studies' Limitations
- Educational policy often relies on program studies with too many variables.
- This makes it impossible to isolate the impact of inquiry-based learning.
Flawed Problem-Based Learning Study
- Paul Kirschner shares an example of a flawed study on problem-based learning.
- The study compared memory refresh on the relevant topic versus an unrelated topic, but not against explicit instruction.
Two Paths to Knowledge
- There are two ways to gain new knowledge: discovering it yourself (inefficient) or being told (efficient).
- Humans are uniquely good at transferring knowledge through communication.