Talk:Domain-specific learning

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Possible edits and expansion

Since this article has very minimal content, I was thinking it could benefit from some expansion on the theoretical approaches of domain specificity and differences in development of children with developmental disorders and delays such as autism

Also to work on defining the word "domain" and how it relates to learning.

It is shown in the literature that theories on domain-specific learning focus on task difficulty and on a child or persons level of growth so that is something that could be looked into as well...

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Sources

Weibell, C. J. (2011). Principles of learning: 7 principles to guide personalized, student-centered learning in the technology-enhanced, blended learning environment. Retrieved July 4, 2011

Mapping of the Mind: Domain specificity in cognition and culture. Lawrence A. Hirschfeld, Susan A. Gelman. Cambridge University Press, 1994 KBrajkovic (talk) 04:09, 15 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

KBrajkovic, great choice of topic. I encourage you to look at two other pages because they are highly relevant Domain specificity and Modularity of mind. First, I really like the suggestion about exploring the work around domain-specificity in children with developmental delays. There is great work around autism as you point out, but also consider Williams Syndrome, which is considered by some to be excellent evidence for domain specificity. Be aware of the work by Annette Karmiloff-Smith who disagrees with this conclusion. Second, I look forward to seeing more potential references. Wikipedia won't accept a blog as a secondary source. Paula Marentette (talk) 18:54, 17 October 2014 (UTC)[reply]

References

^ Weibell, C. J. (2011). Principles of learning: 7 principles to guide personalized, student-centered learning in the technology-enhanced, blended learning environment. Retrieved July 4, 2011 from [1].

[1] Weibell, C. J. (2011). Principles of learning: 7 principles to guide personalized, student-centered learning in the technology-enhanced, blended learning environment. Retrieved July 4, 2011 from [1].

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