Peter Gray, Ph.D., research professor at Boston College, is author of Free to Learn (Basic Books, 2013). He has conducted and published research in comparative, evolutionary, developmental, and educational psychology. He did his undergraduate study at Columbia University and earned a Ph.D. in biological sciences at Rockefeller University. His current research and writing focus primarily on children's natural ways of learning and the life-long value of play. His own play includes not only his research and writing, but also long distance bicycling, kayaking, back-woods skiing, and vegetable gardening.
Blog: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/bl...
Ted Talk: The Decline of Play https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg-GE...
Book: Free to Learn http://www.freetolearnbook.com/
Unfinished Thoughts
Unfinished Thoughts is a podcast that is dedicated to providing educators around the world a platform to learn and share best practices. We use our podcast to showcase some of the top educators in our field and attempt to analyze their success. Unfinished Thoughts has included topics such as standards-based instruction, neuroscience, mindfulness, and social justice. We attempt to bring you topical issues that will improve your teaching and ultimately help our students live happy, healthy and active lives.