University of Georgia
To me learning is a hands on process that can not be solely measured by tests. In order to learn you have to observe and act. Observation plays a key role in the learning process. People learn by watching what others do and imitating those acts. However, observation does not only pertain to watching another person. You can learn a lot about a particular object by simply observing the things that it does. For instance, a baby learns by watching the things that its parents say and do. But a baby also learns by manipulating its enviornment. When a baby is introduced to a new toy ball, their first impression is that there is this wierd object in their presence. As the baby touches the ball and watch the things that the ball does, they learn that this wierd object actually is a lot of fun. They learn that it can roll, jump, and bounce.
