Attraction Theory: Revisiting How We Learn

Authors

  • Evan Ortlieb Monash University (Australia)

Keywords:

Attraction theory, Learning, Teaching, Policy, Practice

Abstract

Instead of teaching curriculum, it is time that pedagogs teach children with instructional techniques in accordance with how the human brain functions.  This theoretical discussion provides a  strong footing for structural and systemic educational change. Though reflecting on cognitive functionality has been central to the field of cognitive psychology/science, it has not led towards improvements in daily curricular practices. This paper attempts to connect how learning occurs with curricular policy and practice.

Author Biography

Evan Ortlieb, Monash University (Australia)

Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Education

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Published

2014-12-05

Issue

Vol. 30 No. 2 (2014): Journal of Curriculum Theorizing

Section

Engaging Texts

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