Jon Mason

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Is there a better (or more accurate) term than "cultural competence" to describe an individual's ability to interact with others of another culture?

It amazes me that this is accepted politically-correct terminology with wide academic usage. It is such a poor construct because it leaves out the necessary core semantics which are about...

26 May 2013 8,253 17 View

What are the characteristics of a good mentoring relationship?

Mentoring programs are becoming more common in both the work place and learning place - many are based on voluntary arrangements, while some are sponsored. There are differences in the needs of...

17 May 2013 8,100 3 View

What are the current convergences and divergences between Knowledge Management and Digital Learning?

Both KM & digital learning share common digital infrastructure. They also share the common aim of creating & acquiring knowledge. In a book chapter in 2005 I outlined some of the commonalities:...

19 January 2013 6,181 2 View

"Why do we act?" Am interested in the issues raised in the article on Reasoning & Cognitive Control

In particular: "Can reasoning itself have causal or motivational force, for example in countering affect or impulse, or must it arouse/recruit affect in order to have such influence?" Seems to me...

20 December 2012 8,025 1 View