Publisher's Synopsis
"This groundbreaking book redefines human learning in the context of human flourishing. By examining what "experience" really means when we say "humans learn from experience," the authors propose a more holistic approach to education that goes beyond talk, texts, and analytical reasoning. This book highlights aspects of learning that are often overlooked in school, such as empathy, intuition, and balance. Drawing on insights from evolutionary biology, neuroscience, learning science, and the arts, the authors weave together a rich tapestry of ideas that challenge traditional approaches to education and the nature of human learning in and out of school. The book argues that good teaching is always a form of experience design and that not just school teachers but artists, architects, and good media designers are teachers as well. Its ideas about experience design are illustrated through examples from various media, including the widely rev
