エコロジカル・アクティブ・ラーニング：適応的・自己主導的学習を捉える発達的視点

How do young children learn so much about the world, so quickly? A rich body of research has demonstrated that that active engagement with the world is a crucial component of learning: As soon as they can sit or walk, infants spontaneously grab and manipulate objects and approach or avoid people. As language develops, young children ask about the meaning of words, request the labels of objects, and inquire about the many new and puzzling phenomena they encounter. Active learning has been a topic of interest for philosophers, psychologists, cognitive and computer scientists.

What is active learning? Are children efficient active learners? Is there a developmental trajectory for active learning? Is active learning better than more passive forms of instruction? This seminar examines these questions across domains such as visual attention, physical reasoning, causal learning, and problem solving. Readings will also address issues in explanation, exploration, and related topics. The seminar includes a mix of lectures, discussions and group activities.