During the second half of this semester , we were accompanied by a scientist who accompanied the findings of the scientific article How our hand helps us learn, Dr. Selma Wagner et al. This scientific article explored how different hand roles aided in the learning process. This paper suggests that gestures accompanied by speech were an integral part of the lending process that allowed learners to facilitate a better understanding of concepts. The goal of this research was to advocate for educators to be more attentive and incorporate correct hand gestures in order to benefit learning. This research also discussed gesture-speech mismatches , which are critical because they allow alteration of one’s learning and reveal what information the learner is ready to grasp.
The scientific article Gesture helps learn , but not merely by guiding their visuals, Elizabeth Wakefield et al. investigated why gestures improve learning. Despite being aware that hand gestures positively reinforce learning , it was unsure whether or not the enhanced comprehension was due to the learners visual attention or if any other cognitive mechanisms were involved. This study included eye-tracking technology which monitored where and when the children looked during the lessons which allowed researchers to determine gestures inclined visual attention and engagement. It was confirmed that children who learned gestures perform significantly better on exams than those who recover only speech. The eye-tracking data shows that gestures caused learners to look more frequently and engage in the instructor's speech.
Both of these articles emphasize the importance of gesture support during learning. The article by Dr. Selma Wagner shows us that gestures reveal unspoken thoughts , reduce cognitive load and can help shape learning. The scientific article by Elizabeth Wakefield demonstrates that gestures improve learning by enhancing cognitive processes all together and not just visual attention. The scientific article by Dr. Selma Wagner is more of the reason why gestures matter as Elizabeth Wakefield research provides specific evidence that attention alone does not account for the learning benefits with gestures.
Wakefield, E., Novack, M. A., Congdon, E. L., Franconeri, S., & Goldin-Meadow, S. (2018, November). Gesture helps learners learn, but not merely by guiding their visual attention. Developmental science. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6191377/
SM;, G.-M. S. (n.d.). How our hands help us learn. Trends in cognitive sciences. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15866150/
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