background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(15, 17, 20);">Mimesis: Learning by Imitation and Representation

When a curriculum leans into mimesis, students are primarily engaged in imitation, repetition, and direct instruction. It's super effective for foundational skills and building a strong base. It might not always always encourage critical thinking or application in new context.

https://plato.standford.edu/entries/plato-rhetoric/#MimeTech

Synthesis: Learning by Combining and Constructing

Here, learning involve bringing together different ideas, concepts or skills to form something new or a more complete understanding. It helps learner see the bigger picture and build complex mental models.

https://www.lsu.edu/ctl/academics/resources/designing-courses/blooms_taxonomy.php

Reflexivity: Learning by Reflecting and Adapting

This is all about learners thinking about their learning. It helps learners understand how they learn best. It also requires a safe and supportive learning environment for honest self-reflection.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1077800411433614

Analyzing Mimesis, Synthesis and Reflexivity