Importance of distinguishing between epistemology and pedagogy in educational psychology.
Advocacy for research-based teaching methods to bridge the gap between theory and practice in education.
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Frustration-Driven Journey In Educational Psychology
Paul Kirschner, Professor Emeritus, shares his journey from initial frustration as a teacher to becoming a renowned researcher in educational psychology. Dissatisfied with traditional teaching methods due to his own success in academics, his quest for deeper understanding led him to educational psychology and research.
Seeking Clarity Through Experience And Epiphany
Paul's introspective exploration in educational psychology during a transformative trip to India and Europe unravels the essence of effective teaching methods. By reflecting on his own experiences and the epiphany of realizing the importance of theory behind teaching approaches, Paul pivoted towards a research-based approach informed by practical insights.
Challenging Misconceptions Through Collaborative Endeavors
Collaborating with colleagues like Greg Ashman and John Sweller, Paul delved into challenging existing educational paradigms. The seminal paper 'Why Minimal Guidance During Instruction Does Not Work' emerged as a poignant critique of inquiry-based learning, prompting critical discourse within the field.
Empowering Educators Through Knowledge Sharing
Driven by a passion to bridge the gap between research and practice, Paul co-authored 'How Learning Happens' with Carl Hendrick. This transformative compendium of educational psychology research equips educators with practical insights garnered from seminal papers, fostering a deeper understanding of effective teaching methods.
Paul Kirschner is Emeritus Professor of Educational Psychology at the Open University of the Netherlands and Guest Professor at Thomas More University of Applied Science in Belgium. In this episode, Paul talks to Greg Ashman about his long career in educational psychology, the key distinction between epistemology and pedagogy and that Minimal Guidance paper he wrote with John Sweller and Richard Clark. Paul and Greg also discuss Paul’s new book co-authored with Carl Hendrick, How Learning Happens. Unfortunately, Paul and Greg run out of time before all of Greg’s questions are answered and so Paul has agreed to return in the future.
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