People learn in different ways, but generally, for each particular person, there is one way that is best for them. Often, this particular way of learning also helps them excel. The most basic ways of learning are visual (by seeing something), by hearing something (audio), some people learn by doing (or touch), some people learn best by working in cooperative groups, and some people learn best by working individually. But often, people learn as they do what they do. Examples of some of these learning methods are featured in the three articles “Skill and Community in a Small Shop” by Douglas Harper, “The Shape of Life” by Deborah Franklin, and “The Promise of Public Education in America » from Mike. Pink. These articles highlight the learning experiences of several people, and they all show different ways in which these people were able to learn. I will compare and contrast these three essays. In “Skill and Community in a Small Shop,” Willie, a metalworker, learns his skills and trade through a hands-on method. Not only does he learn a skill, but he gains a more technical knowledge and understanding of his skill. For Willie, his learning continues because as he learns by doing (practice), he thereby acquires more technical knowledge. He gains deeper and more technical knowledge of the first thing he began to learn. He acquires a highly specialized skill which is knowledge that develops through his actual learning process. A comparative example of such learning – where the learning method is hands-on – and deeper learning takes place, is learning a computer application, such as Word or Excel. With practice, learning something on the app rushes the...... middle of paper ......ences prove how some learning methods are better for some people than others. They also provide an example of how different learning methods enable individuals to acquire technical knowledge and how certain learning methods lead to other learning in the process. Different ways of learning help people learn in the way that best suits their learning abilities. When people learn in the way that works best for them, they are likely to learn more. Works Cited Kiniry, Malcolm and M. Rose, eds. Critical Strategies for Academic Thinking and Writing, 3rd ed. Boston, MA: St. Martin's, 1998. Print. Harper, Douglas, “Skill and Community in a Small Shop.” Kiniry and Rose 55-57. Print.Franklin, Deborah, “The Shape of Life.” Kiniry and Rose 58-61. Print.Rose, Mike, “The Promise of Public Education in America.” Kiniry and Rose 62-65. Print.