Embodied cognition and curriculum construction

• Published in: Educational philosophy and theory Vol. 50; no. 3; pp. 217 - 228
• Main Authors: Wang, Mei-qian, Zheng, Xu-dong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Routledge 23.02.2018; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Bridges; Cognition; Cognitive Psychology; Cognitive Science; Curricula; curriculum construction; Curriculum Design; Curriculum Development; Curriculum Implementation; Curriculum planning; embodied cognition; Environment; Epistemology; Integrated Curriculum; Mind and body; Philosophy; Rationalism; Reflection; reflective practice; Social Development; Transformation

The disembodiment of cognitive science has resulted in curricula with disembodied concepts and practice. The emergence of the embodied cognitive science provoked public reflections on the nature of the curriculum. This has elevated the body from the 'peripheral' position to the 'centr...