Roger M. Schank

Roger M. Schank is a cognitive scientist and educator known for his work on how people learn and understand. He emphasizes that learning is best achieved through stories and real-life experiences, rather than just memorizing facts. Schank believes that understanding comes from context and the ability to apply knowledge to practical situations. His ideas have influenced education, artificial intelligence, and how we develop training programs, promoting active learning and problem-solving. Essentially, he advocates for engaging, experience-based methods to help people grasp and retain knowledge more effectively.