Friday, January 14, 2011

Knowledge and Wisdom

In the last two classes we have isolated and discussed briefly three categories of knowledge:
  • Experiential Knowledge
  • Factual Knowledge
  • Skills Knowledge

We also turned our attention to wisdom. In reflecting upon what constitutes wisdom, several students articulated that it encompasses all three categories, but emphasizes experiential knowledge. It also requires reflection.

Students too mentioned specific classmates who seemed wise in that they firmly and compassionately understood what was important and meaningful in specific situations.

Can wisdom be taught? If it cannot, what does this tell us about learning? If it can, could you create a course on wisdom and what would you teach? How would you teach it?