A Critique of Connectivism as a Learning Theory
M.C. Wade,
Cybergogue,
May 30, 2012
Extended critique of connectivism as a learning theory. "Logically speaking, connectivism ought not to be considered a learning theory: it currently lacks the capacity to explain what constitutes learning, as defined by Hilgard (1958) alone. A primary element of a learning theory is that it attempts to be universal, not partial. Maddock and Fulton (1998) assert that, "If a theory cannot explain all facets of human behavior, then it cannot explain any" (p. 9). Calvani (2008) notes the lack of originality in connectivist concepts, and referred to various other theorists who did pioneer the ideas which are stitched together in different ways to inform the connectivism framework."
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