Dan Willingham's Expertise in Cognitive Psychology and Education

Dan Willingham, a cognitive psychology professor at the University of Virginia, discusses the importance of critical thinking in education. Willingham emphasizes the challenges educators face in teaching critical thinking, highlighting the complexities involved in fostering this skill in students. He underlines the distinction between engaging cognitively when not necessary and successful critical thinking when presented with cognitive challenges. Willingham's insights shed light on the multifaceted nature of critical thinking education.