Single- and Double-Loop Learning distinguishes improving action within existing rules from examining and revising the governing assumptions, goals, or values behind those rules. Argyris and Schön’s framework requires evidence of actual reasoning and decision change, without treating repeated correction as a second loop or deeper questioning as automatically preferable.
- FamilyTool
- CategoryAnalytical Frameworks, Typologies & Heuristics
- DomainOrganization & Structure
What these mean
Editorial orientation · Family
Tool
In this series, Tool names the editorial family primarily used to act on, examine, measure or organize communication. It includes instruments, methods, practices, protocols, codes and institutional arrangements. Membership does not certify effectiveness, portability or safe use in every setting.
Editorial orientation · Category
Analytical Frameworks, Typologies & Heuristics
Organizes dimensions, distinctions, types or questions so that a situation can be examined systematically. A framework supplies structure, a typology distinguishes forms, and a heuristic offers a usable way to orient judgment.