10cp

Contemporary Issues in Learning

The unit explores the concept of learning, as described in current literature, and considers the learning process primarily from the perspective of the learner. The concept of learning is presented as a socially constructed and students are assisted to make explicit the referents they use to make sense of their own learning and that of others. Metaphor, particularly the analysis of metaphors used in understanding learning, is introduced as a device for making concepts and beliefs about these concepts explicit. Modern approaches to learning are analysed and theory is placed in an educational context by considering the roles of the teacher and the learner in the learning process. The viability of various theories of learning is explored by examining the effectiveness of the theory in assisting in the understanding of learning. Finally, learning is presented as a life long process, dependant on individual belief and volition. The roles of metacognition, self regulation and direction and the learning community in sustaining life long learning are considered.

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