Understanding Learning and Preventing Misinterpretation
Understanding the Learning Cycle
The learning cycle is the process of acquiring information. It begins at birth and continues throughout life.
How We Learn
We learn from others or by ourselves. We learn through trial and error. Thus, we learn from our outside environment. For example:
- Watching parents doing things.
- Listening to teachers at school and college.
- Watching television.
- Listening to religious scholars.
- Reading books and newspapers.
Interpreting Words
Language is a powerful means of communication, conveyed through words. For example:
- A word can have several meanings, such as ‘ways’.
- Words have different meanings in different parts of the world, like ‘Dalla’ or ‘Calendar’.
- Meanings change over time, for instance, ‘sandwich’ or ‘diesel’.