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Why Every Teacher Should Know About Ecological Psychology! A Conversation with Miguel Segundo-Ortin and Vicente Raja
Feb 9, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Miguel Segundo-Ortin and Vicente Raja, both postdoctoral researchers from the University of Murcia, delve into ecological psychology and its transformative potential for education. They argue that traditional learning environments often constrict exploration, while ecological psychology encourages sensory-rich interactions with surroundings. The duo highlights the intertwined nature of perception and action, the importance of agency in learning, and the need for educators to embrace the complexities of human experience, drawing from the legacies of psychological pioneers like Eleanor Gibson.
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- Ecological psychology redefines learning by emphasizing direct perception and the rich interaction between organisms and their environments rather than solely focusing on internal cognitive processes.
- The concept of affordances illustrates how the meaning of objects is dynamic and context-dependent, highlighting the relational nature of interactions between organisms and their environment.
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Understanding Ecological Psychology
Ecological psychology challenges traditional behaviorist and cognitivist frameworks in understanding learning and perception. This approach emphasizes direct perception, suggesting that organisms can perceive their environment meaningfully without needing complex mental constructions. Unlike mainstream cognitive psychology, which views perception as an ambiguous internal process requiring reconstruction, ecological psychology posits that the environment provides rich informational variables that organisms can directly detect. This paradigm shift highlights the importance of recognizing the relationship between organisms and their environments, rather than solely focusing on the internal cognitive processes.
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