Ecology of Learning: Space and Process that Learning Exists
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The concept of ecology has been applied to explain various non-biological phenomena. The key feature of this ecological perspective is its holistic and system view, where subsystems interact with one another. When this perspective is applied to learning, it shows various learning resources and nodes (e.g. textbooks, media, people) in the learning space interact with one another. These interactions make the flow of information, knowledge, and experience that results in learning of the people in the system. This article provides an overview of the ecological perspective on learning, including the need to shift from the traditional view to an ecological perspective.
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