Sir, – It seems to me that Ian Robinson is essentially correct when he maintains that the way students learn and are taught helps to sculpt the brain (“Every time we take the easy route and let AI think for us first we risk weakening our brains”, Opinion, May 2nd).
Our synapses are active in the way we learn. The process of learning involves the brain’s ability to reorganise itself by forming new connections and strengthening existing ones. This neuroplasticity can be a reason why learners acquire new skills, adapt to change and build knowledge.
Learning should not be a passive process but an active one where the brain actively alters its connections to accommodate new content and skills.
Obviously, teaching style can be a significant factor in shaping the learning synapses of students. – Yours, etc
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Dr Dermot Quish,
Griffith Avenue,
Dublin 9.
