Learning is like exploring a new country. Similar to learning, a person sets out to
explore an unfamiliar place, although some elements of the country may be
familiar in a sense. To get the most out of this exploration, one has to be
open minded and willing to understand the world around them. One can engage in
independent travel or have a guide to help them along the way. With learning,
just as with exploring the new country, there is not just one single way to
gain knowledge and understanding. Therefore, a person has to be open to
experiencing and taking different routes and avenues in order to reach the desired
destination. There are barriers and obstacles to be overcome and challenges to
be faced. Furthermore, neither exploring a new country nor learning is
completely routine or structured. A person may have one particular idea or
ultimate destination in mind, but once the journey begins, the person realizes
there are other important stops that have to be made along the way. There are
no limits to what one may discover because even when a person thinks he or she
has acquired all there is one needed to know, the person soon realizes there is so much more
out there that is essential to gaining knowledge and understanding.
I really like yours! It's very similar to my exploration of a national park with a ranger! I like that you include that there is not one single way of gaining knowledge but that there are important stops that have to be made!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes, I got the idea when I read yours. I wanted to pick out a metaphor that I could actually relate to myself.
ReplyDeleteHey, I really enjoyed your metaphor! This was probably the hardest activity for me to complete, and I ended up with a tree (don't ask). I also read that you traveled abroad and I admire the connection you made with that experience here.
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