EduSci. Reflections from part 1 & 2.

After these two first sessions I got a general idea of the theories behind learning processes. Through my personal research I discovered how Hofstede and Berger/Luckmann “blame” the social pressure as a key component on educational mechanisms. The perspective given by sociologic features define the ultimate perception of reality. Geographical areas, as isolated islands, have developed different cultural schemes in the quest of the absolute truth (as Socrates defined and as it was very well explained by our classmate Sunday Olaleye). 

Through all these different authors I realised how close these theories are related to PHILOSOPHY and hence, to PSYCHOLOGY. In this regard, theorists as Piaget analyses learning processes from the very early stages of human being’s development in an almost scientific way. In the other hand, Socrates as one of the fathers of Western philosophy, questions himself about the foundations of the whole learning process in the form of: “what is the truth?” and “why your truth is more valid than my truth?” both questions presented as the basic principles or learning. 

As a conclusion I can add that reflecting all these theories in a single image has not been an easy task. There is not an ideal learning environment as we showed in our second task. For this reason I decided to create my ideal environment as a reflection of the different theories presented, taking -in my opinion- the more suitable features of each one and stressing the classic idea of discussion as used in Greek or Roman times. As knowledge itself, learning environments should and must change in order to adapt to new situations, topics treated or learner target. It does not matter the point of view used to try to standardise reality because the absolute truth will never be reached. So, an open debate and a network of perspectives should lead to the perfect learning environment.