Domain-specific learning
Domain-specific learning theories of [[developmental psychology hold that we have many independent, specialized knowledge structures, rather than one cohesive knowledge structure. To simplify the meaning of domain-specific learning, there are many knowledge structures rather than one knowledge. Thus, training in one domain may not impact another independent domain. Domain-specific learning should be distinguished from domain-general learning because domain-general learning is when we have a global knowledge structure. Domain-general learning's knowledge is internalized from experiences. The domains of knowledge in domain-general learning are interdependent and training in a domain of developmental psychology affects performance in another domain. [1]
For example, core knowledge theorists believe we have highly specialized functions that are independent of one another. Jean Piaget's theory of development, on the other hand, believed that knowledge is internalized into a cohesive knowledge structure, favoring the domain-general learning model. Domain-specific learning is different from domain-general learning because domain-specific learning focuses on a specific domain of developmental psychology while domain-general learning focuses on a global knowledge structure.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b Siegler, Robert (2006). How Children Develop, Exploring Child Develop Student Media Tool Kit & Scientific American Reader to Accompany How Children Develop. New York: Worth Publishers. ISBN 0-7167-6113-0.
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