Mathematics is a language. We want scientists to be able to read it, speak it, and write it. But we are are not training them to be grammarians.
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Learning is any change in a system that produces a more or less permanent change in its capacity for adapting to its environment.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Learning involves changes that enhance a system's ability to adapt to its surroundings.
Herbert Simon's quote emphasizes that learning is not just about acquiring knowledge but represents a critical transformation within a system that enables it to adapt to new challenges and environments. This perspective highlights the dynamic nature of learning, wherein enduring changes enhance one's capabilities and adaptability over time.
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LearningAdaptationChangeEducationSystem
In practice
Example use cases
In a keynote speech about continuous improvement in organizations.
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