Sweat The Technique Ep 25 | How Learning Happens (with Carl Hendrick)
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Aug 9, 2023 In this engaging conversation, Carl Hendrick, a former rock band frontman turned PhD and professor, shares insights from his book on cognitive psychology and teaching. He discusses the critical role of memory in education and the challenges digital distractions pose to student focus. Hendrick critiques traditional teaching methods and emphasizes the importance of structured routines for student motivation. He also explores how deep knowledge can enhance creativity, advocating for a connection between education and passion.
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Memory Deepens Through Teaching
- Carl Hendrick retains deep memory of literature through teaching and connecting new knowledge to existing schemas.
- He contrasts this with Doug Lemov's experience of forgetting what once moved him about books, highlighting memory's fragility.
Phones Undermine Deep Learning
- Phones in schools expose children to billions in distraction research, harming attention and focus.
- This disruption threatens deep, immersive learning essential for complex understanding.
Experts See Problems Differently
- Experts perceive and categorize problems differently than novices, which underpins successful problem-solving.
- Simply letting learners discover solutions without guidance often leads to endless failure without effective learning.