MU Study Finds Connection Between Evolution, Classroom Learning
Monday, June 8, 2009 - 11:28
in Psychology & Sociology
Over thousands of years, humans have evolved to naturally understand things like facial expressions and social interactions. But a University of Missouri researcher has found there is an ever-widening gap between what humans can naturally learn and what they need to learn to be successful adults in today's modern society. Schools have traditionally helped bridge the gap between evolution and new knowledge, but in the U.S. more may need to be done.