This is the Acknowledgements and first chapter of my thesis "Towards a Theology of Intrinsic Motivation." This chapter is an overview of the evolutionary history of human learning and the history of schools in America. It suggests that humans have evolved to learn primarily through intrinsically motivated play and exploration. However, modern schools work against the way that humans learn naturally.

This is the Acknowledgements and first chapter of my thesis "Towards a Theology of Intrinsic Motivation." This chapter is an overview of the evolutionary history of human learning and the history of schools in America. It suggests that humans have evolved to learn primarily through intrinsically motivated play and exploration. However, modern schools work against the way that humans learn naturally.

This is the Acknowledgements and first chapter of my thesis "Towards a Theology of Intrinsic Motivation." This chapter is an overview of the evolutionary history of human learning and the history of schools in America. It suggests that humans have evolved to learn primarily through intrinsically motivated play and exploration. However, modern schools work against the way that humans learn naturally.&nbsp;

Ch 1: The Hidden History of Human Learning

2021 will be Ryan's first year as a teacher. 

This show is for people who are starting careers in education and want to learn about what it takes to be a great teacher.

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2021 will be Ryan's first year as a teacher. This show is for people who are starting careers in education and want to learn about what it takes to be a great teacher.

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