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In this episode we discuss the importance of designing WICKED learning environments. According to David Epistein’s book “Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World,” a wicked learning environment is one in which "the rules of the game are often unclear or incomplete, there may or may not be repetitive patterns and they may not be obvious, and feedback is often delayed, inaccurate, or both."
Designing wicked learning experiences that are intentionally open-ended, ambiguous, and dynamic can challenge students to think critically, problem-solve creatively, and adapt to new situations. By obscuring some information, students are forced to seek out and synthesize multiple sources of knowledge. Students are encouraged to experiment and innovate by removing discernible rules, and are pushed to reflect on their own assumptions and biases and to be open to new perspectives by allowing work and learning to change.
Shaun and David discuss how this disruptive approach of designing wicked learning environments can lead to more flexible and adaptive learners who are better equipped to handle the challenges of an ever-changing world.
Resources Used:
https://www.pblworks.org/blog/impact-transformative-social-emotional-learninghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxqt-F4YdNY&t=164shttps://www.weforum.org/events/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2023
"Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World" by David Epstein
https://www.amazon.com/Range-Generalists-Triumph-Specialized-World/dp/0735214484
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By Iceberg MountainIn this episode we discuss the importance of designing WICKED learning environments. According to David Epistein’s book “Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World,” a wicked learning environment is one in which "the rules of the game are often unclear or incomplete, there may or may not be repetitive patterns and they may not be obvious, and feedback is often delayed, inaccurate, or both."
Designing wicked learning experiences that are intentionally open-ended, ambiguous, and dynamic can challenge students to think critically, problem-solve creatively, and adapt to new situations. By obscuring some information, students are forced to seek out and synthesize multiple sources of knowledge. Students are encouraged to experiment and innovate by removing discernible rules, and are pushed to reflect on their own assumptions and biases and to be open to new perspectives by allowing work and learning to change.
Shaun and David discuss how this disruptive approach of designing wicked learning environments can lead to more flexible and adaptive learners who are better equipped to handle the challenges of an ever-changing world.
Resources Used:
https://www.pblworks.org/blog/impact-transformative-social-emotional-learninghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxqt-F4YdNY&t=164shttps://www.weforum.org/events/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2023
"Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World" by David Epstein
https://www.amazon.com/Range-Generalists-Triumph-Specialized-World/dp/0735214484