Rosan,
I agree - the value of discussion may be in its scholarly discourse
or purely for the enjoyment of contact with others whose interests
are not dissimilar. There are such things as learning conversations
and learning in conversations, so censorship of discussions within
this discourse does not create opportunities for creative thinking.
Which I thought was at the heart of design - is it not?
As a newcomer to the list, I am enjoying the discussion, and in my
short messages it appears I have not managed to contribute if
'communicating scholarly ideas and considerations' is the sole aim of
the discourse. What is underlying the short messages is an intuitive
response to the discussion, and an inclusive adult learning cohort is
what I expected, though I may have missed the point, particularly if
inequitable power relationships are at play. Thompson has an
interesting approach to traditionally exclusionary attitudes and
systems in cultural practices in the UK - this may be useful and
perhaps even scholarly for those interested in welcoming new voices
which do not mouth appropriate responses, yet contribute to the
discussion anyway.
A scholarly reference list for your enjoyment:
Baker, A., Jensen, P., & Kolb D. 2002, Conversational Learning,
Quorum Books, Westport.
Byrne-Armstrong H., Jorsfall, D. & Pinn, J. 1998, Powerplays in the
Classroom, Postmodernism in Practice Conference, Adelaide, 24th-28th
February, pp. 6-7.
Imel, S. 1995, 'Inclusive adult learning environments', ERIC Digest. No. 162.
Sampson, J., Cohen, R., Boud, D. & Anderson, G. 1999a, 'What is peer
learning and why is it important?', in Reciprocal Peer Learning: A
guide for staff & students, School of Education, University of
Technology, Sydney, pp. 10-22.
Thompson, J. 2002, Bread and Roses. Arts, Culture and Lifelong
Learning, National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (England
and Wales), Leicester.
University of Technology, Sydney, 1998, Learning conversations:
thinking, talking, doing, University of Technology, Sydney, Sydney.
Wardlaugh, R. 1985, How conversation works, Basil Blackwell in
association with Andre Deutsch, Oxford.
as an undaunted newbie,
regards, teena
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Teena Clerke
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Strawberry Hills NSW 2012
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