Sanjay Sarma's book is perhaps the most important work on education written this century. As the head of Open Learning at MIT, he takes on the challenge of opening the doors of MIT's experience for the benefit of the entire world. This ambitious endeavor begins by asking: How exactly does learning work? What conditions favor the process? Are traditional teaching methods effective? And if not, which techniques are effective?
Grasp explores multiple approaches to learning, from fundamental neuroscience to cognitive psychology. The data shows that scientists are studying the role of forgetting, revealing it not as a simple memory failure, but as a critical tool in the learning process. New developments in neuroimaging help understand how reading functions in the brain, with the ability to identify children who may need specialized interventions for dyslexia, even before they learn to read. Many schools have begun adopting the implementation of flipped classrooms, where students watch a lecture at home and then do their "homework" in class.
Along the way, Sarma dismantles long-held views, such as the idea of "learning styles," and provides readers with a set of practical tools for absorbing and retaining information throughout their lives. He presents a visionary approach to a more integrated and democratic learning process, revealing a world full of powerful learners who are waiting for the opportunity they deserve. Drawing from his experience as an educator and the work of researchers and educational innovators at MIT and beyond, Grasp offers scientific and practical insights, promising not only to inform and entertain readers but also to broaden their horizons.
Pages: 352, Year of Publication: 2027, Dimensions: 15.2x15.2cm
