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Rhizomatic Learning

Rhizomatic Learning

Rhizomatic learning is a non-linear, networked approach to education inspired by Deleuze and Guattari’s concept of the rhizome. Instead of viewing knowledge as hierarchical or tree-like, it sees learning as an open, interconnected process where students create their own paths and connections. This method promotes flexibility, collaboration, and the recognition that learning is a continuous and evolving journey.

Give Examples

• Collaborative Online Platforms: Students contribute to shared knowledge bases (like wikis or discussion boards) where content evolves based on multiple inputs, reflecting an organic, networked structure.

• Project-Based Learning Communities: Learners engage in projects that require interdisciplinary input, adapting research paths as new insights emerge, rather than following a rigid, linear curriculum.

• Open Educational Networks: Environments such as MOOCs where learners navigate resources and form study groups according to their interests, resulting in personalized learning trajectories.

• Community-Driven Research: In settings where participants determine research questions collectively and work together to explore connections, fostering a continuous, adaptable journey of inquiry.