Article
Does all teaching rest on evolved traits?
The Behavioral and brain sciences - 1 Jan 2015
Chouinard-Thuly Laura, Reader Simon M
Abstract excerpt
Classification schemes are useful when they elucidate common underlying mechanisms, bring together diverse examples, or illustrate gaps in knowledge for empirical investigation. Kline's scheme merges different approaches, but is orthogonal to existing schemes and overemphasizes evolved specializations, potentially at the detriment of clarifying teaching processes. Focus on underlying mechanisms, what is learned,...
Topics
- Biochemical Phenomena
- Homeostasis
- Humans
- Phenotype
