Replying to LO29670 --
Dear Organlearners,
DP Dash < D_P_Dash%XIMB@nts2.ximb.ac.in > writes
in reply to my:
>>Perhaps the following is a criterium for a learning organisation.
>> A LO solves its problems without creating new
>> problems with those solutions.
>2. The above criterion for LO might function as an ideal--
>perhaps indicating a null set. That may be all right as a
>limiting concept (somewhat like zero). But, I would be more
>curious with a slightly altered criterion: "An LO solves its
>problems with responsibility for the new problems those
>solutions create."
Greetings dear DP,
Thank your for this response. I think that i was too brief in suggesting
this criterium.
It often happens in the natural sciences that when one solves one problem,
the solution makes one aware of another problem which has to be solved.
This leads to what i call a "steigerung of problem-solving', i.e., a
string of solved problems connected to each other. The one problem did not
create the next problem, but made it possible to become aware to the next
one. However, i did not had this in mind when i suggested the criterion.
>> However, i have another problem for you to solve. I agree
>> with you that problem-solving is an important learning activity.
>> However, is it the only activity sustaining learning?
>
>One possible answer could be: No, problem solving is not
>the only activity sustaining learning. The other activities are:
>living, appreciating the fine balances involved in living,
>appreciating also the disturbances that occasionally arise,
>developing means for restoring the balance, observing and
>minimising the side effects of such restoration, exploring new
>forms of balancing and restoring that living can accommodate,
>finally living more fully so as to feel less tired and more exuberant!
Thank you for this answer. I tried to keep quite [quiet?] about the ESCs
(Elementary Sustainers of Creativity). They are
problem-solving
exemplar-exploring
game-playing
art-expressing
thoughts exchanging (dialogue)
Your answer hinted indirectly at some of them and that made me glad.
With care and best wishes
--At de Lange <amdelange@postino.up.ac.za> Snailmail: A M de Lange Gold Fields Computer Centre Faculty of Science - University of Pretoria Pretoria 0001 - Rep of South Africa
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