Dan Willingham, critical thinking pioneer, discusses the relationship between critical thinking, reading, and teaching. They explore the role of existing knowledge in decoding thinking and whether reading for evaluation enhances outcomes. Dave also talks about attention in thinking, like when listening to a podcast.

In a fascinating discussion, Daniel Willingham, a cognitive psychology professor at the University of Virginia and education author, examines the role of expertise in combating job automation effects and promoting educational equity. He encourages educators to critically evaluate research, distinguishing between 'research-based' and 'research-inspired' claims. Willingham also discusses Montessori education, the importance of counterfactual thinking, and the need for incremental improvements in teaching methods, all while advocating for a transformative mindset towards science in education.

Renowned cognitive scientist Dan Willingham discusses applying cognitive science to K12 education, exploring concepts like difference versus commonality in education, perspectives on open learning, the role of background knowledge in comprehension, and the relationship between natural learning and formal education.