Guide Questions: Answer in 1-2 complete sentences
1. How does learning differ from knowledge?
Learning is the acquisition and assimilation of new truths coupled with a belief system which leads to a revelation of a set perimeter of knowledge and insight. Learning is an active process that involves comparing and contrasting past and current experiences in order to gain clarity towards a certain understanding, whereas knowledge is a concrete form of solidified findings deduced through the process of learning- though knowledge can constantly be improved upon and added to.
2. How can learning be facilitated from a ….
a. Physiological Perspective? Sleep is especially important for the mind to organize and manage new experiences that would lead to a better insight and understanding of an application. Another often overlooked physiological perspective in the learning process is the importance of physical exercise and a well balanced diet; in order for the mind to work properly it needs to be a well lubricated, nutrient and oxygen rich machine so that the metabolism and system as a whole functions to its utmost capabilities, pumping important glucose and nutrients to vital parts of the brain as well as carrying away detrimental free-radicals and oxidative properties that would inhibit peak brain function.
b. Social Perspective? Either by examining a group or a single person, the ability to relate to other humans is highly important in the learning process due to the efficiency of being able to exchange only the most important information that we can assimilate that would transversely lead to knowledge and understanding that is relatable due to similar experiences and effective communication. Social communication, in the aspect of learning, from one person to another in paramount due to the variety of ways humans are able to relay information, either verbally- through certain vocabulary, use of metaphors and similes, voice inflections to signify importance, speed of speech, structure of ideas and concepts , visually- through body language or the ability of using props to convey and idea, and emotionally – through the bond and trust between two people and the significance or urgency of the message being communicated.
c. Emotional Perspective? The more emotionally involved we are in the learning process the more apt we are to retain memories and regurgitate information which is all due to the fact that more parts of the brain are engaged when emotions and accompanying hormones are present.
d. Executive Functioning Perspective? Executive functioning is fundamental in applying what concepts and ideas we’ve absorbed through the learning process towards a situation or exemplify them in the real world. It is our ability to apply what we know which is more or less how skilled we are as a person in any given task, which if we look at it in the proper light can be awesome when you look at it through the rewards of repetition to either clarify understanding or reinforce what we’ve learn.
3. How does communication facilitate learning? As mentioned before, communication is a key in the process of learning. People are able to collectively pass along information that is deemed relative to a given situation in a variety of ways both verbally and non-verbally, which is very important at accurately relaying specific information in order to maintain a clear cut understanding of knowledge.
4. How does goal-setting facilitate learning? Goal setting is immensely important in knowing exactly where and what the standard is. By setting goals you spatially have an understanding at the energy and time needed to take you to that point; this is especially encouraging when you set goals you know a feasible due to the accomplishments of others in the past or around you.
William Dare 