Talk:Learning/to do

List the priority tasks needed to improve this article

• Improve referencing (add links).

• Types of learning should give a complete and phylogenetic summary of the various forms of learning (from those that evolved earliest to the most recent (see Instructional theory).

Discussion

I would like to see more attention to social constructivism. Vygotsky has taught us much about learning. Also it would be helpful to point out the ideological consequences of learning, and discussing Freire's pedagogy of the oppressed, Brookfield's learning as ideology critique, and Mezirow's transformative learning would lead to a more complete discussion of learning.Finally, learning and development are much the same thing. There needs to be discussion of epistemological, cognitive, moral, and other types of human development, which co-occur with other types of learning (see reading list).

Learning is a complex umbrella topic that might be well suited to several subcategories for example: historical thoughts on learning (from caves to early agriculture- teaching the next generation required skills through dance, song, and narrative history). Ancient Greek thoughts on learning. Islamic Scholarships influence and thoughts on learning. Middle Ages-From Dark to Enlightened learning. Psychologies impact on learning- does behavior matter? Social Constructivism and Activism views on Learning- Pablo Friere- Pedagogy of the Oppressed? What role does emancipation of our perspective and view play in learning and education. Mezirow and Associates (2000) Transformational Learning- are events that shift our beliefs and systems of our beliefs really transformational learning? -to me a Wiki page on Learning should cover all of these issues within development and change in people. We are oppressed sometimes by our own limiting beliefs or perspectives- getting past that in written form for an encyclopedia would be a good thing- be inclusive in perspective and view. I saw some value ladden statements and name calling in the section- learning is many things- and very broad overall as a topical area.

I disagree, your wants seem to be more about the philosophy, politics, or history of learning/education. You also confuse learning with instruction or education, a common error. This page can provide links to such pages, but it should stick to a scientific perspective of learning--what is it, what kinds are thought to exist, what variables are thought to affect learning. The concept is large enough without including related information.Robotczar (talk) 18:04, 27 July 2014 (UTC)