Conversation Theory

Knowledge is created through conversation. These conversations may be with a teacher, friend, colleague, or even with ourselves. This exchange allows conservants to exchange ideas, come to agreements, and change what we know. When someone has little pre-existing knowledge about a topic, they are speaking in L₀. As a person learns more about a topic and they can hold a conversation concerning the topic, the person moves from L₀ to L₁. Conversation begets knowledge.
This concept reminds me of the psychological notion of schema. Schema are mental systems for organizing information. (Woolfolk, 2007) One can have a certain idea about a topic. For example, I thought the mission of the librarian was to provide books and internet access to the community for free as a public service. My frame of thinking would be very L₀. However, as I learn more about the library science field, I learn that the mission of the librarian is to improve society through facilitating knowledge creation in their communities. Thus, I am making a move towards L₁. Professionals speak in L₁.
While reading about conversation theory, I was intrigued to think about the many conversations we have with ourselves. I suppose we all have internal dialogues running through our heads all the time. When I am thinking about what I am typing, while I am reading the Atlas, I am having a conversation with myself. As I read or write, I gain knowledge and then begin a sort of conversation as I type this entry.

Woolfolk, A. (2007). Educational psychology. Allyn & Bacon.