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How We Learn
How We Learn
How We Learn
How We Learn
How We Learn
How We Learn
How We Learn
How We Learn
How We Learn
A person’s knowledge of a subject might look
something like this...
Some areas are built up, others
are not, and there are
occasional holes that need to be
filled in.
A person’s knowledge might also look like this...
floating abstraction
This lonely un-integrated puzzle
piece may or may not belong there,
but the person has accepted it as
being true even though it doesn’t
connect to anything else. It is
called a floating abstraction.
A better way for a person to learn is
to attach new pieces to his existing
knowledge...
...like when we work a puzzle from
the edges in.
...like when we work a puzzle from
the edges in.
...like when we work a puzzle from
the edges in.
...like when we work a puzzle from
the edges in.
...like when we work a puzzle from
the edges in.
...like when we work a puzzle from
the edges in.
...like when we work a puzzle from
the edges in.
...like when we work a puzzle from
the edges in.
This allows him to integrate the new
idea into his knowledge overall,
making it easier for him to retain
information and prevent
contradictions.
But, many people are taught in school to
learn in a manner more like this:
Their knowledge is full of holes and floating
abstractions that do not integrate with, and
might even contradict, other ideas they have.
contradiction
Learning happens naturally. We become
interested in those subjects we are ready
to learn.
You cannot force learning.
Encourage areas of interest.
Consider what's most important.
Guide, don't force.
Move forward.
Are you or your child having trouble learning?
Recommended Reading
The works of Tim Ferriss on speed learning (blog, too)
The works of Maria Montessori on childhood
learning
Charlotte Thomson Iserbyt on
the deliberate dumbing down of America
The works of John Taylor Gatto on public education
Citizens Against Public Schooling

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