Liberal learning as conversation. (Perspectives).

From: Liberal Education | Date: March 22, 2001| Author: Bennett, John B. | Copyright information

MANY OF OUR METAPHORS for teaching and learning are horrible. Some are mechanistic and liken education to the stocking and pouring of knowledge as though it were simply different solids and liquids. Others image student minds as clay and wax awaiting impressions, or as empty rooms to be furnished. There are organic metaphors--planting seeds, clearing brush, fertilizing soil, cultivating or strengthening flabby minds, etc. Still other metaphors present education as a process of prod...

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