Getting there with the mindtools

An intresting aspect of mind tools are that they break down the process of knowledge construction vertically and horizontally around a concept.It also blurs the line between the learner and learnt,thus making them both teacher/student designers because they are learning all the time.Critically there is am emphases on Knowledge construction and not reproduction. This is the Pandoras box.To ensure that actual knowledge Construction happens and not just cut and paste from the widely available resources is a special task.Special because creativity seems to be bordered more on the spatial dimension of the knowledge construction process.Thus,creative instincts must also be developed by getting the learners create something or to exhibit what they have created.If creativity is harnessed it will reflect in their using the mindtools for developing higher skills.

Let us get in there with the mind tools and catch the lerners reflecting and thinking critically.