The embodied cognition perspective emphasizes the role of action in cognition. What is the
evidence for and against this model? How can this perspective inform the design of new
educational techniques and technologies?
Embodied cognition refers to the interaction between perception (cognition) and action
(motor skills) (Anderson, 2015). Embodied cognition helps explain the way that people make
sense of things and connect that with the environment around them. In order to make meaning of
things, people tend to automatically act out what it is they are hearing or perceiving. Tripper
(2010) stated that converting what one sees into action is an automatic process. This can be seen
in social conversations with others. When someone looks in a different direction, the other
evidence for and against this model? How can this perspective inform the design of new
educational techniques and technologies?
Embodied cognition refers to the interaction between perception (cognition) and action
(motor skills) (Anderson, 2015). Embodied cognition helps explain the way that people make
sense of things and connect that with the environment around them. In order to make meaning of
things, people tend to automatically act out what it is they are hearing or perceiving. Tripper
(2010) stated that converting what one sees into action is an automatic process. This can be seen
in social conversations with others. When someone looks in a different direction, the other
