tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771056772007230891.post8725696786429615215..comments2024-03-12T09:12:39.608+00:00Comments on libfocus - Irish library blog: Teaching and learning: how do I know that I know something?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771056772007230891.post-73306447147156821112014-06-16T16:02:33.638+01:002014-06-16T16:02:33.638+01:00Thanks Martin, yes I agree with you, being able to...Thanks Martin, yes I agree with you, being able to simplify something which is new or complex is very useful. It allows you to build a foundation and the students can scaffold their knowledge on this as they go through their course. I think having a variety of different exposures to something is important too and I suppose this was the essence of my post, to remember how many different experiences and engagements can be involved in us learning something really well. Maura Flynn (07252137)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18405107086164898401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771056772007230891.post-30629504700437406602014-06-13T14:39:41.865+01:002014-06-13T14:39:41.865+01:00Hi Maura. Interesting post - thanks for sharing th...Hi Maura. Interesting post - thanks for sharing the experience. How do I personally know I know something? I use the five year old test - if I can explain it to myself in language that a child can understand - then I know it. Obviously we can extend this to us as librarians and academics. If you can explain complex thoughts concepts to new undergraduates on their first day of a college career in language that they understand and comprehend, then you truly understand it. I really believe that, no matter how gifted or brilliant you are, if you cannot pass this test then you do not truly understand whatever it is you are claiming to understand<br />Martin O Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10743188580566402004noreply@blogger.com