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Modeling Language Glyphs
The
Learning Path: Five Points of Mastery
July 4, 1997 |
Each component of the model is represented by a glyph, the
name of the component and a definition, the meaning of the symbolism behind
the glyph and a representation of the glyph that you can use in quick sketching,
or shorthand notation.
The Learning Path: Five Points of Mastery
|full model| Copyright © 1992, The Knowledge
Works Consortium
Glyphs Copyright © 1997, MG Taylor Corporation |
| Glyph |
Etymology |
Symbology |
Quick
Glyph |
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LEARNER: Someone who gains knowledge,
comprehension or mastery of through experience or study. Acquire through
experience. |
Dragon: emblem of imperial power (China);
symbols for rhythmic life; connecting link between heaven and earth¶
Ghananian Maze: a symbol of personal transformation² |
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SPONSOR- ADVOCATE- ADVISOR: Sponsor:
one who vouches for suitability of a candidate or assumes responsibility
for a person or group during apprenticeship. Latin: to make a solemn
pledge. Advocate: To speak in favor of; recommend. Latin: one summoned
to give evidence; to call or summon. Advisor: to see to; according to
my view. |
Feather: flight to other realms; to undertake
a knowledge-gaining journey¶
Three Points: indicating spiritual value² |
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FACILITATOR- GUIDE: Facilitator: one
who frees from difficulties or obstacles, makes easier, aids or assists.
Latin: facile--easy (IE: to do or to make). Guide: To look after, guard;
to show the way. Wisdom, wise man, counselor. |
Staff: authority, magic power, journeying,
pilgrimage¶
Spiral: potential movement, independent movement and eventual
return ² |
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EXPERT: Person with a high degree
of skill or knowledge in a certain subject. Latin: to try; (IE. risk,
lead over, press forward, to learn by experience) |
Vessel: ² |
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STEWARD: Keeper of the hall. Ward
of the hall. |
Circle with cross inscribed: a hobo symbol
meaning "here are generous people."² |
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Definitions are paraphrased
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language New College Edition,
1976
Symbolism is taken from
J.E. Cirlot's A Dictionary of Symbols¹
Carl G. Liungman's Dictionary of Symbols²
Alex Patterson's A Field Guide to Rock Art Symbols of the Greater Southwest³
Hans Biedermann's Dictionary of Symbolism: Cultureal Icons & the Meanings
Behind Them§
J.C. Cooper's An Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Traditional Symbols¶
 
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