To obtain a better understanding of learning theory we need to seriously study learning theory and be prepared to argue rationally about it with others. The method would involve study of the important knowledge domains related to learning theory:
- philosophy
- cognitive science
- neuroscience
- artificial intelligence
- history of learning theory
- rational argument,
- providing evidence for assertions
- listening to the arguments of others (eg. able to summarise what they are saying),
- displaying awareness of the history of the ideas being argued about,
- rich descriptive knowledge which aids the development of practical learning interventions which can be evaluated
Many educational forums do not attempt to meet these standards
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Bill Bruck has written a dialogue manifesto (32 points) , which is "a series of beliefs I have about the importance of dialog, some of its key characteristics, and their implications for collaborative technologies"
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