Conversational science and advanced learning technologies ALT

This paper questions the validity of traditional scientific method for the study of human learning and proposes five postulates for the advancement of a conversational science. It considers how an evolving capacity for lifelong learning has been constrained by inappropriate research methods and educ...

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Published in:Kybernetes 2001-10, Vol.30 (7/8), p.921-954
Main Authors: Thomas, Laurie, HarriAugstein, Sheila
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Conversational systems
Learning styles
Participative action research
Selfmanaged learning
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Summary:This paper questions the validity of traditional scientific method for the study of human learning and proposes five postulates for the advancement of a conversational science. It considers how an evolving capacity for lifelong learning has been constrained by inappropriate research methods and educational practice leading to a learning deficit in the population. Over 25 years of action research offers solid evidence for the humanisation of science as a conversational research process which respects the individual as a unique meaning constructing, selforganising learning SOL entity. A learning conversation pedagogy which enables learners to act as personal scientists and action researchers and a SOL Systems Seven for a community of action researchers is outlined. Finally, the paper considers how SOL entities can function as catalysts for new forms of ORDER with a potential for the emergence of a new species of learning and of being human.
ISSN:0368-492X
DOI:10.1108/EUM0000000005917