ML105: Tom Stafford on Learning Insights from Cognitive Science, The Exploration-Exploitation Trade-Off and The Key To Effective Teaching
Tom
Stafford is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Cognitive Science at the University
of Sheffield.
He’s also the author of the book Mindhacks, a book featuring 100 DIY mind
experiments you can try at home, and he runs the excellent MindHacks blog dedicated
to psychology and neuroscience news & views.
Tom has done
some fascinating research into skill acquisition by studying the process of
playing computer games he's drawn out some useful general insights that you can apply to any skill
you’re learning.
In this conversation we discuss a range of topics including:
- What Tom has discovered about the learning process through his research in cognitive science
- The tradeoff between trying new things (exploration) and doing what works (exploitation)
- The keys to teaching
effectively and improving the classroom experience for students
So whether you’re looking for some cutting edge
insights from cognitive science to apply to your learning or are curious about how it can improve the classroom experience, this episode has you covered.
🖥 Mind Hacks - Tom's Blog on Neuroscience & Psychology News & Views
▶️ Mind Matters x Pint of Science Sheffield: Optimal Learning in Games
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