The links between experiential learning and 4E cognition.
Ann N Y Acad Sci October 9, 2024 Angélique Lebert, Óscar Vilarroya 22 citations
Experiential learning and 4E cognition, despite different origins and methods, share a common view of cognition as arising from interactions with the physical and social environment. The article argues that integrating these frameworks can mutually enhance understanding of learning and cognition. It outlines their historical roots and underlying assumptions, focusing on embodiment, embeddedness, extended cognition, and enactive processes. The concept of "concrete experience"—active engagement with surroundings—is proposed as a unifying element that bridges the two approaches, ultimately offering a richer, more holistic understanding of representation.