Definition of Common Learning

The definition of a common learning experience, then, would be an experience or set of experiences that lead a person to gain enough new information about a specific topic to understand it, appreciate it, & perhaps become skillful at it.

If we consider the examples of basketball, or video games, or even finding a new driving route to school, a person may also enjoy the learning experience. In fact, enjoyment is often tied to common learning. Obviously, a person who does not enjoy video games would never be able to spend the time it takes to become skillful at Half-Life.

But consider . . .

does the "enjoyment" come from learning new skills, or must someone "enjoy" a topic before they begin learning about it?

In other words, do you learn the lyrics to a new song after you like it, or do you learn them because you like it?

whew,

does your brain hurt yet?

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