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Discontinuous
Learning: by Prasad Kaipa Description: Conventional learning is the acquisition of knowledge and skills to function efficiently in known and recurring situations. It is the learning that allows us to add to what we knew before, develop a new skill without having to change our perspective and helps us to solve problems that have been recognized as problems. Conventional learning does not demand that we shift who we are in terms of perspective, assumptions, beliefs and values and it attempts to maintain the systems that we live in. On the other hand, in times of turbulence, a discontinuity, uncertainty and rapid change, another kind of learning brings about a major shift in perspective. The interruption of continuous learning leads us to a shift in how we look at the world and how we view ourselves. Discontinuous learning raises our awareness about our awareness. It allows us to learn about ourselves, alters our mental models, and changes our relationship to the world. Discontinuous learning is subjective in nature and deals more with subtle and not so explicit issues like values, beliefs, attitudes, and ethics. Major discoveries and inventions have come about when people had 'aha' experiences in the most unexpected times and places due to discontinuous learning. To download the book, please provide the following details: |