I just love the field of Cognitive Science! It tackles questions like how do our perceptions influence who we are and, just to throw some Quantum Mechanics into things, how our perceptions actually shape the universe. Real mind bending stuff!!
The disciplines involved in Cognitive Science: source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_science
Speaking of the mind, did you know that we all perceive reality in different ways?
Yes, really!!
Something that I call Blue in Color may actually look different to you! Remember the picture of the dress that went viral on the Internet?
The argument was what color was it? Was it white and gold or blue and black? Well, it depends on how you PERCEIVE things! (Do you want to find out what the real colors were... check out this Wikipedia article.)
Understanding how our brains work, how we remember and how we perceive things is the cornerstone to creating a great educational experience. I have been studying this stuff for decades now and it never ceases to fascinate me. So imagine my interest when my ten year old son Tuvia starts telling me about this great TV series from National Geographic that explains how the brain works and how we perceive reality. (Shout to to Tuvia's friend Ami who showed him the video!)
This program has it all... it gives you the science behind how the brain works AND it has you actively participate with on-screen challenges! I highly recommend that every single educator watches this series (available on NetFlix and Nat Geo channel). Actually, EVERYONE should watch it - students and parents included. It really gives the viewer a deep understanding of how the brain works which, of course, can then lead to a deeper understanding of how to structure education.
As you binge watch, I would suggest a nice red wine and some cheese and crackers. Oh, if you are doing that, please send some my way!!
As always, I solicit your comments on the blogsite.
Yossie
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