The Nature of Learning

How do we learn? How can I learn better? Sanjay Sarma, director of the Open Learning Project at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), explores the true meaning of learning across multiple disciplines such as neuroscience, cognitive science, and developmental psychology, and inspires people to think about future learning and education methods. Is standardized education impeccable? Is cramming a good way to learn? What does curiosity mean for learning? How to activate inert knowledge? Is forgetting a failure of memory? … In this rapidly changing society, a "learning revolution" is quietly emerging. This scientific study of how humans learn not only provides learners with effective learning methods, but is also a timely and precious gift for every educator. If educators want to break through the shackles of traditional education forms, only by applying learning science to classroom teaching practices can they promote learners to learn more efficiently and make learning easier and more humane.