In this episode of EdHeroes Voices, Alina Baimen interviews Barbara Oakley, a distinguished professor of engineering and creator of the popular Coursera course 'Learning How to Learn.' They discuss the intersection of engineering and neuroscience, the outdated educational theories in math and science, the role of AI in education, and the importance of critical thinking. Barbara shares her journey from being a struggling student to a successful educator and emphasizes the need for innovative teaching methods that cater to diverse learning needs.
Barbara recommended reading the book "The Worlds I See" by Fei-Fei Li.
Barbara's website: https://barbaraoakley.com/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Barbara Oakley
01:00 The Intersection of Engineering and Neuroscience
04:29 Creating the Course: Learning How to Learn
09:46 Outdated Educational Theories
16:36 The Role of AI in Education
26:37 Cultural Influences on Learning
34:39 Creating Inclusive Learning Environments