How were ibn and approaches to learning similar?

Please provide more context! "Ibn" is a common Arabic prefix meaning "son of," so it's not a specific person or approach.

To help me understand your question and give you a helpful answer, please tell me:

* Who are you referring to? For example, are you talking about Ibn Khaldun, Ibn Battuta, or another famous figure?

* What approaches to learning are you comparing? Are you talking about specific learning methods, educational systems, or philosophies of education?

Once you provide more information, I can give you a more accurate and insightful response.