...ism Theories

...ism discussion between Bill Kerr, Stephen Downes, and Karl Kapp

Interesting how the flow of conversation continued in a scholarly fashion throughout the blog board.
Too, the conversation seemed to see-saw between behaviorism, cognitivism and connectionism - all are learning theories. I especially like Kerr’s last comment that each learning theories are not stand alone but rather well fit when blended. My conclusion from Kerr, Downes and Kapp's blog board discussion is that learning is interwoven with threads of “humanism” meaning belief, values, morals, pre-existing conditions and circumstances, and life in general. Like the “no one fingerprint are identical” thought process, I believe everyone has a different approach to learning and given various options will select a method that is best for that person. This instinctive behavior is our survival mechanism. Learning is the fabric of humanity without it we will be extinct.

Lynda Marshall

Kerr, B. (2007, January 1). _isms as filter, not blinker [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://billkerr2.blogspot.com/2007/01/isms-as-filter-not-blinker.html

Kapp, K. (2007, January 2). Out and about: Discussion on educational schools of thought [Web log post]. Retrieved fromhttp://www.kaplaneduneering.com/kappnotes/index.php/2007/01/out-and-about-discussion-on-educational/