Brain research and implications for engineering education

摘要

Cognitive engineers view learning as a process in which information is obtained, stored in long term memory and successfully recalled when needed. Minor changes in the preparations and delivery of course content provide for increased opportunity for learning and application of engineering concepts. Discussed are predominant methods of information acquisition; learning modalities, hemispheric dominance, hierarchies of learning, schema theory and explicit vs. implicit memories. Introduced are instructional design strategies for improving probability of learning whether by traditional delivery or electronic means.