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Study and Longing

תמונת הסופר/ת: Elad RavehElad Raveh

עודכן: 9 בינו׳

A few weeks ago, I received a special package. Inside were two graphic novels by the talented Gilad Seliktar. One of them, "Arad 95," which has been featured in the press in recent weeks, tells the story of the Arad disaster from his personal perspective.


My excitement was immense, not just because of the biographical story itself, but also because of the small dedication Gilad added in the introduction. A little boy, so similar to the child I was at age 10, walking the streets of Tel Aviv and imagining complete adventure stories in which I was, of course, the hero, only to return home and pour them onto paper. And thus, through drawing, process feelings and thoughts.


Nostalgia, that longing for the past we all indulge in sometimes, is much more than just an emotion. It combines elements of happiness and sadness, and primarily provides comfort and positivity. 🕰️💖

Various studies have shown that it reduces negative states like loneliness and anxiety while promoting self-esteem and meaning. It can even be a powerful tool for advancing learning, whether face-to-face or through distance learning.

Here are 3 research-based ways to incorporate nostalgia to improve learning processes:

1. Motivation: 🚀 Research indicates that nostalgia can enhance emotional effects related to motivation, such as optimism, inspiration, and a sense of purpose in life.

💡 How to do it? Try incorporating segments where you encourage participants to recall positive memories from previous learning experiences – to motivate them to continue learning and set new goals.

2. Memory: 🧠 The neural basis of nostalgia includes brain regions associated with self-reflection, autobiographical memory, emotional regulation, and processing. These cognitive processes are essential for learning, as they involve memory retrieval and emotional engagement, which can improve retention and understanding of new information.

💡 How to do it? Present examples of learning content through stories and videos that participants remember from their younger years. (For instance, how AI development is presented today compared to how the internet was presented in the 'Zombit' show 🙂)

3. Social Learning: 👥 Sharing nostalgic memories in a physical or online classroom can create a supportive learning community.

💡 How to do it? Whether in physical or online learning, try organizing a method or activity where participants bring an object, song, or personal memory related to the subject being taught and share it with their peers at the beginning of the meeting.

I'll end with a personal nostalgic memory that connects to learning for me:

In fourth grade, my teacher Batya asked us to invent countries and draw their flags. I drew the flag of the 'Redhead State'. When she saw it, she laughed and gave me a hug in front of the whole class, which I remember positively to this day as a powerful learning experience of creativity and feedback.

So what longings arise in you? Which of your nostalgic memories have influenced your learning?

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Adi Goren
Adi Goren
Oct 09, 2024

מקסים. תודה על הפרקטיקות🙏❤️

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