Learner
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A Learner is a learning agent in a learning task.
- Example(s):
- a Student.
- See: Instructor, Teacher.
References
2016
- (Denning & Flores, 2016) ⇒ Peter J. Denning, and Gloria Flores. (2016). “Learning to Learn.” In: Communications of the ACM Journal, 59(12). doi:10.1145/3012421
- QUOTE:
| Stage | Behaviors | Mood Dispositions |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Person knows of the domain and desires to learn. Declares a commitment to learning the domain. Capable only of following rules given by a teacher or representative of the domain. Must trust the teacher. Can be very slow and tentative while learning and trying out the basic rules. | Positive: wonder, ambition, resolution, confidence in ability to learn.
Negative: fear of failure, discomfort with not knowing what to do, impatience with the slow speed of advancement, distrust of the teacher, feeling “I ought to know this,” frustration that even simple things do not work as wanted. |
| Advanced Beginner | Familiarity with common situations. Learns and applies maxims — tips and rules of thumb to be used when certain symptoms appear. Still needs help and is faster about figuring out what to do and making the moves. | Positive: resolution, ambition |
| Competent | Has learned the norms of the domain. Common situations all look familiar and the person knows what to do right away. Does not require supervision to avoid common mistakes and satisfy customers. Asks for help when confronted with an unfamiliar situation. | Positive: resolution, ambition, confidence in network and in capacity to ask and receive help
Negative: overwhelm, anxiety, insecurity, impatience, frustration |
| Proficient | Has developed a high level of skill that others admire and imitate. Sets new standards of performance. | Positive: ambition, resolution, care, trust |
| Expert | Has extensive experience. Quickly sees solutions to problems that baffle others. Sought out as a teacher, manager, and problem-solver. | Positive: confidence, wonder, serenity, ambition to achieve mastery, resolution |
| Master | Has developed a long view of the domain and knows how to intervene to change the game that everyone else is playing. | Positive: wonder, exploration, ambition to contribute to a field, serenity |