Future Learning Design Podcast

(Un)common Sense Teaching - A Conversation with Dr. Barbara Oakley

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Jan 7, 2024
Dr. Barbara Oakley, author of 'A Mind for Numbers,' discusses the limitations of specialized training, the science of learning, the complexities of studying learning, dangers of molding character traits, contrasting perspectives on human nature, the free rider problem in teaching, and the value of slow thinking in education.
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Barbara Oakley's Transformation

  • Barbara Oakley initially struggled with math and science, failing throughout her early education.
  • She later rewired her brain, becoming a distinguished engineering professor.
INSIGHT

Learning and Brain Rewiring

  • Learning involves reshaping brain connections through thoughts and practice.
  • Santiago Ramón y Cajal, a pioneer in neuroscience, highlighted the brain's plasticity.
INSIGHT

Two Learning Systems

  • The brain uses two distinct learning systems: declarative (step-by-step) and procedural (automatic).
  • AI is now learning from the brain's feedback and parallel processing.
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