Professor Devlin was an invited speaker at the International Conference on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: National University of Singapore, Dec 3-5, 2008
Interdisciplinary integration involves teaching subjects across different curricular disciplines. There are benefits such as helping students make connections between disciplines and allowing them to explore their interests. However, changing curriculum can be difficult as it requires collaboration between teachers, parents, and administrators. The document discusses intradisciplinary integration within a subject and multidisciplinary integration between subjects. Examples are provided of how different classes can correlate their lessons to integrate topics between their subjects.
Pursuing a Curriculum of Interdisciplinary StudiesGraham Garner
The pursuit of interdisciplinary studies in modern curricula represents the continued effort to design an education that gives students the knowledge about the world around them, the ability to critically think about it and then act to the advancement of knowledge and betterment of mankind. The traditional division of disciplines has raised barriers, and techniques from interdisciplinary studies can replace those with bridges. Educators must be committed to overcoming interdisciplinary studies’ unique challenges to make a difference in the future of curriculum.
This study investigated the effects of strategy-based instruction on developing learner autonomy and improving writing ability. 37 students received an 8-week metacognition training program focused on planning, monitoring, and evaluating writing tasks, while 54 students served as controls. Students who received training improved their use of metacognitive strategies and writing ability more than the control groups. The training group maintained improvements on a delayed writing test. The study suggests that strategy-based instruction can effectively promote learner autonomy and writing skills.
Diversity presentation on interdisciplinary educationShree Devkota
This document discusses interdisciplinary approaches to education. It begins by defining related terminology such as interdisciplinary, multi-disciplinary, and disciplinary. It then discusses how interdisciplinary approaches integrate knowledge from multiple fields to provide a more comprehensive understanding of complex issues that cannot be addressed by single disciplines alone. The document provides examples of interdisciplinary curricula in Nepal and at Kathmandu University. It also outlines the strengths of interdisciplinary learning in developing structural knowledge and making connections. While interdisciplinary approaches provide benefits, they also face challenges integrating fields and dealing with issues like territorial conflicts.
This document discusses learner autonomy in language learning. It begins by defining learner autonomy as students taking responsibility for their own learning rather than being passive receivers of knowledge. It then discusses the importance of developing learner autonomy so students can continue learning independently after formal education. Characteristics of autonomous learners are described as understanding learning goals and taking initiative. Different levels of autonomy are outlined from awareness to creating their own learning. The relationship between motivation and autonomy is explored, with intrinsic motivation seen as important for autonomy. Cultural differences in perceptions of autonomy are also noted. The document then lists some research questions and hypotheses for a study on learner autonomy before outlining limitations and the methodology used.
Concepts Of Learner Autonomy En Son Version 4 MayıS 2006Işıl Kaçar
The document discusses using literature circles, a student-centered reading strategy, to foster learner autonomy in EFL reading classes, describing what literature circles are, research supporting their benefits, and how they were implemented in a study to positively impact Turkish EFL learners' reading comprehension and autonomy through structured group discussions and reflections.
This document discusses learner autonomy in the classroom. It begins by asking teachers to reflect on their assumptions about autonomy and share experiences. Autonomy is then defined as a complex, desirable concept that goes beyond teaching into philosophy and politics. While autonomy implies independence, it is actually fostered or limited by teachers' decisions. The document examines what autonomy might look like through various examples and perspectives from authors. It concludes that teachers play an important role in promoting autonomy through awareness, choice, and cooperative learning opportunities, while autonomy can be limited by curricular or motivational factors.
Interdisciplinary integration involves teaching subjects across different curricular disciplines. There are benefits such as helping students make connections between disciplines and allowing them to explore their interests. However, changing curriculum can be difficult as it requires collaboration between teachers, parents, and administrators. The document discusses intradisciplinary integration within a subject and multidisciplinary integration between subjects. Examples are provided of how different classes can correlate their lessons to integrate topics between their subjects.
Pursuing a Curriculum of Interdisciplinary StudiesGraham Garner
The pursuit of interdisciplinary studies in modern curricula represents the continued effort to design an education that gives students the knowledge about the world around them, the ability to critically think about it and then act to the advancement of knowledge and betterment of mankind. The traditional division of disciplines has raised barriers, and techniques from interdisciplinary studies can replace those with bridges. Educators must be committed to overcoming interdisciplinary studies’ unique challenges to make a difference in the future of curriculum.
This study investigated the effects of strategy-based instruction on developing learner autonomy and improving writing ability. 37 students received an 8-week metacognition training program focused on planning, monitoring, and evaluating writing tasks, while 54 students served as controls. Students who received training improved their use of metacognitive strategies and writing ability more than the control groups. The training group maintained improvements on a delayed writing test. The study suggests that strategy-based instruction can effectively promote learner autonomy and writing skills.
Diversity presentation on interdisciplinary educationShree Devkota
This document discusses interdisciplinary approaches to education. It begins by defining related terminology such as interdisciplinary, multi-disciplinary, and disciplinary. It then discusses how interdisciplinary approaches integrate knowledge from multiple fields to provide a more comprehensive understanding of complex issues that cannot be addressed by single disciplines alone. The document provides examples of interdisciplinary curricula in Nepal and at Kathmandu University. It also outlines the strengths of interdisciplinary learning in developing structural knowledge and making connections. While interdisciplinary approaches provide benefits, they also face challenges integrating fields and dealing with issues like territorial conflicts.
This document discusses learner autonomy in language learning. It begins by defining learner autonomy as students taking responsibility for their own learning rather than being passive receivers of knowledge. It then discusses the importance of developing learner autonomy so students can continue learning independently after formal education. Characteristics of autonomous learners are described as understanding learning goals and taking initiative. Different levels of autonomy are outlined from awareness to creating their own learning. The relationship between motivation and autonomy is explored, with intrinsic motivation seen as important for autonomy. Cultural differences in perceptions of autonomy are also noted. The document then lists some research questions and hypotheses for a study on learner autonomy before outlining limitations and the methodology used.
Concepts Of Learner Autonomy En Son Version 4 MayıS 2006Işıl Kaçar
The document discusses using literature circles, a student-centered reading strategy, to foster learner autonomy in EFL reading classes, describing what literature circles are, research supporting their benefits, and how they were implemented in a study to positively impact Turkish EFL learners' reading comprehension and autonomy through structured group discussions and reflections.
This document discusses learner autonomy in the classroom. It begins by asking teachers to reflect on their assumptions about autonomy and share experiences. Autonomy is then defined as a complex, desirable concept that goes beyond teaching into philosophy and politics. While autonomy implies independence, it is actually fostered or limited by teachers' decisions. The document examines what autonomy might look like through various examples and perspectives from authors. It concludes that teachers play an important role in promoting autonomy through awareness, choice, and cooperative learning opportunities, while autonomy can be limited by curricular or motivational factors.
The document discusses thematic and interdisciplinary teaching approaches. Thematic teaching involves identifying a central theme that connects learning across subjects. A theme provides relevance and allows students to see relationships between disciplines. Lessons can be studied thematically in various subjects like social studies, reading, art, and music. Interdisciplinary teaching also uses themes but retains boundaries between subjects while drawing related topics from multiple disciplines to supplement the core subject. Both thematic and interdisciplinary approaches involve selecting a topic or theme, goals, objectives, instructional procedures, and assessments. They aim to provide coherence and engagement for student learning.
The document summarizes a talk on designing and implementing collaborative assessment. It discusses having student input on assessment design and implementation to increase engagement. Peer feedback is a key part of collaborative assessment where students provide feedback to each other. Research shows students benefit more from giving peer feedback than receiving it. Challenges to peer feedback include students not taking it seriously and poor quality feedback. Training, modeling, and guidance from teachers can help address these challenges and improve peer feedback practices.
This document discusses differentiation and how technology can help teachers meet the diverse needs of students. It notes that differentiation involves providing flexible instructional approaches to align with students' unique learning styles and needs. Technology allows for this flexibility by enabling tools like flexible grouping, online presentations, and webquests. The document also stresses that differentiation is not just teaching strategies, but rather ensuring all students can fully learn the standards in ways that work for them.
It discuss about what is peer teaching, history of peer teacher and why we've choosen the peer tutoring. it also explains the commom models which consisting the five main catageries as well as 10 steps to follow while organising the peer tutoring inside the school or colleges
Constructivism is a theory that believes learners construct their own knowledge through experiences. Teachers using constructivism encourage students to use various strategies to learn. Constructivism sees learning as an interactive process that builds on prior knowledge, with students working in groups. While instructional design traditionally analyzes content and learners, constructivism emphasizes student choice and perspectives. It promotes active, authentic, collaborative learning using multiple representations. Evaluation examines student thinking processes rather than just outcomes. However, constructivism lacks strategies and can create accountability issues for designers.
Differentiating Instruction mte 533 Team d finaltiffnelson
This document discusses four trends for differentiating instruction in math and science: flexible grouping, learning centers, inquiry-based instruction, and technology. Flexible grouping involves temporarily grouping students based on their needs for a lesson. Learning centers provide hands-on learning materials for students. Inquiry-based instruction engages students through observation and investigation. Technology enhances learning through interactive activities, simulations, and online resources. These differentiation strategies are beneficial for meeting the needs of diverse learners in math and science.
1. The document provides an overview of differentiated instruction (DI), including definitions, key principles, and examples of how teachers can differentiate content, process, product, and learning environment based on students' readiness levels, interests, and learning profiles.
2. It discusses theories of multiple intelligences and learning styles/modalities that form the basis for DI, which is a way of thinking about and planning instruction that aims to address student differences.
3. Examples are given of how teachers can differentiate instruction across various subjects and intelligences like linguistic, logical-mathematical, visual-spatial, and kinesthetic. Flexible grouping, formative assessment, and creating an inclusive learning environment are also emphasized.
This document summarizes an information literacy module for teaching future IL educators. The module uses reflective practice and Entwistle's Teaching-Learning Environments model as a framework. Students complete reflective tasks on IL definitions, information behavior, approaches to learning and teaching. Assignments require annotating sources and designing an IL intervention with critical reflection. Support for reflection includes lectures, workshops, and incorporating teacher reflections. The module aims to develop students' practical skills and understanding of IL concepts to prepare them to be reflective IL educators.
Teaching the next generation of IL educators: reflection for learning. Lilac ...Pamela McKinney
Presentation by Pam McKinney and Sheila Webber at the LILAC conference 2018 on our action research project using Entwistle’s et al. (2004) Teaching-learning Environments model as a framework for reflective practice, to understand value of reflection in learning to become an IL educator
A4: Course Project: Practice and Feedback, Section 3eckchela
This is a Walden University course (EDUC 8104-6), Facilitating Adult Learning. It is written in APA format, has been graded by an instructor (A), and includes references. Most higher-education assignments are submitted to turnitin, so remember to paraphrase. Let us begin.
Tesol 2010: Reimagining Differentiated Instruction for Language Objectiveskristenlindahl
This document discusses strategies for differentiated instruction for English language learners. It describes techniques like cubing, tiered activities, and RAFT that engage students in higher-order thinking about content while meeting language objectives. Cubing involves students rolling dice with directions to complete tasks related to content. Tiered activities provide multiple levels of complexity while addressing the same concepts. RAFT assigns students roles to write from different perspectives on a topic. The document emphasizes addressing both content and language objectives to support ELL students' learning.
This is another motherlode of active learning strategies that someone put together from a variety of sources. It has over 130 different active learning strategies. Amazing.
Literate environment analysis presentation by Diana Villanuevadianav75
The document summarizes Diana Villanueva's presentation on creating a literate learning environment. It discusses conducting assessments to understand students' reading levels and interests. It also emphasizes the importance of exposing students to varied text types and genres. Strategies discussed include word study, think-alouds, double-entry journals, and character response journals. The presentation stresses teaching students multiple reading strategies and creating opportunities for meaningful student discussion and response to texts.
This document summarizes a study on the effect of ability grouping on students' reading strategies, comprehension, and motivation. It presents background information on reading skills and strategies. The study compares homogeneous and heterogeneous ability grouping conditions. It describes the participants, procedures, instruments including reading tests and surveys, and experimental design. Data analysis methods like independent t-tests and correlation are discussed to analyze differences between groups and the relationship between strategies and motivation.
This document discusses differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners. It provides definitions of differentiation from Carol Ann Tomlinson, who describes it as a way to honor each student's learning needs while maximizing their learning capacity. The document outlines principles of differentiation, including that students differ in many ways and teachers must modify instruction rather than expecting students to modify themselves. It also discusses assessment approaches like formative and summative assessment, the importance of scaffolding, and placing yourself on a differentiation continuum from not differentiated to fully differentiated.
1) Research has examined how learning styles and gender influence student performance in blended learning environments. Studies show that while learning styles may impact initial performance, students are often able to adapt to different styles over time.
2) The needs of mature female adult learners in blended programs warrant specific consideration. Juggling family and work responsibilities can lead to stress and frustration if a program does not accommodate their learning preferences and social circumstances.
3) Ensuring that a blended program meets students' learning style preferences within the first few hours is important for retention, especially for mature women who may be more likely to abandon the program if it is incompatible with their cognitive style.
This document discusses tiering as a form of differentiation that ensures students work with the same essential ideas and skills but at different levels of complexity, abstractness, and open-endedness. It provides an example of a 2nd grade math lesson tiered by content interest, with students reading books at different reading levels on math topics. Guidelines are given for developing tiered instruction, such as identifying learning objectives and pre-assessing students before grouping them into tiers by readiness, interest, or learning profile.
You can find the additional paper for the doctoral consortium of the PLE conference 2012, Aveiro here: http://revistas.ua.pt/index.php/ple/article/view/1463
Sabine Reisas from Kiel University discusses personal and sociomaterial learning entanglements (PSLE). She notes that context is important for understanding learning, as intentions and meanings are embedded in social interactions and negotiations. A sociomaterial view sees humans and artifacts as relationally constituting each other through practice, with learning occurring through participation in social and material relationships. Reisas questions how this sociomaterial perspective could inform research and pedagogical concepts related to personal learning environments.
The document discusses thematic and interdisciplinary teaching approaches. Thematic teaching involves identifying a central theme that connects learning across subjects. A theme provides relevance and allows students to see relationships between disciplines. Lessons can be studied thematically in various subjects like social studies, reading, art, and music. Interdisciplinary teaching also uses themes but retains boundaries between subjects while drawing related topics from multiple disciplines to supplement the core subject. Both thematic and interdisciplinary approaches involve selecting a topic or theme, goals, objectives, instructional procedures, and assessments. They aim to provide coherence and engagement for student learning.
The document summarizes a talk on designing and implementing collaborative assessment. It discusses having student input on assessment design and implementation to increase engagement. Peer feedback is a key part of collaborative assessment where students provide feedback to each other. Research shows students benefit more from giving peer feedback than receiving it. Challenges to peer feedback include students not taking it seriously and poor quality feedback. Training, modeling, and guidance from teachers can help address these challenges and improve peer feedback practices.
This document discusses differentiation and how technology can help teachers meet the diverse needs of students. It notes that differentiation involves providing flexible instructional approaches to align with students' unique learning styles and needs. Technology allows for this flexibility by enabling tools like flexible grouping, online presentations, and webquests. The document also stresses that differentiation is not just teaching strategies, but rather ensuring all students can fully learn the standards in ways that work for them.
It discuss about what is peer teaching, history of peer teacher and why we've choosen the peer tutoring. it also explains the commom models which consisting the five main catageries as well as 10 steps to follow while organising the peer tutoring inside the school or colleges
Constructivism is a theory that believes learners construct their own knowledge through experiences. Teachers using constructivism encourage students to use various strategies to learn. Constructivism sees learning as an interactive process that builds on prior knowledge, with students working in groups. While instructional design traditionally analyzes content and learners, constructivism emphasizes student choice and perspectives. It promotes active, authentic, collaborative learning using multiple representations. Evaluation examines student thinking processes rather than just outcomes. However, constructivism lacks strategies and can create accountability issues for designers.
Differentiating Instruction mte 533 Team d finaltiffnelson
This document discusses four trends for differentiating instruction in math and science: flexible grouping, learning centers, inquiry-based instruction, and technology. Flexible grouping involves temporarily grouping students based on their needs for a lesson. Learning centers provide hands-on learning materials for students. Inquiry-based instruction engages students through observation and investigation. Technology enhances learning through interactive activities, simulations, and online resources. These differentiation strategies are beneficial for meeting the needs of diverse learners in math and science.
1. The document provides an overview of differentiated instruction (DI), including definitions, key principles, and examples of how teachers can differentiate content, process, product, and learning environment based on students' readiness levels, interests, and learning profiles.
2. It discusses theories of multiple intelligences and learning styles/modalities that form the basis for DI, which is a way of thinking about and planning instruction that aims to address student differences.
3. Examples are given of how teachers can differentiate instruction across various subjects and intelligences like linguistic, logical-mathematical, visual-spatial, and kinesthetic. Flexible grouping, formative assessment, and creating an inclusive learning environment are also emphasized.
This document summarizes an information literacy module for teaching future IL educators. The module uses reflective practice and Entwistle's Teaching-Learning Environments model as a framework. Students complete reflective tasks on IL definitions, information behavior, approaches to learning and teaching. Assignments require annotating sources and designing an IL intervention with critical reflection. Support for reflection includes lectures, workshops, and incorporating teacher reflections. The module aims to develop students' practical skills and understanding of IL concepts to prepare them to be reflective IL educators.
Teaching the next generation of IL educators: reflection for learning. Lilac ...Pamela McKinney
Presentation by Pam McKinney and Sheila Webber at the LILAC conference 2018 on our action research project using Entwistle’s et al. (2004) Teaching-learning Environments model as a framework for reflective practice, to understand value of reflection in learning to become an IL educator
A4: Course Project: Practice and Feedback, Section 3eckchela
This is a Walden University course (EDUC 8104-6), Facilitating Adult Learning. It is written in APA format, has been graded by an instructor (A), and includes references. Most higher-education assignments are submitted to turnitin, so remember to paraphrase. Let us begin.
Tesol 2010: Reimagining Differentiated Instruction for Language Objectiveskristenlindahl
This document discusses strategies for differentiated instruction for English language learners. It describes techniques like cubing, tiered activities, and RAFT that engage students in higher-order thinking about content while meeting language objectives. Cubing involves students rolling dice with directions to complete tasks related to content. Tiered activities provide multiple levels of complexity while addressing the same concepts. RAFT assigns students roles to write from different perspectives on a topic. The document emphasizes addressing both content and language objectives to support ELL students' learning.
This is another motherlode of active learning strategies that someone put together from a variety of sources. It has over 130 different active learning strategies. Amazing.
Literate environment analysis presentation by Diana Villanuevadianav75
The document summarizes Diana Villanueva's presentation on creating a literate learning environment. It discusses conducting assessments to understand students' reading levels and interests. It also emphasizes the importance of exposing students to varied text types and genres. Strategies discussed include word study, think-alouds, double-entry journals, and character response journals. The presentation stresses teaching students multiple reading strategies and creating opportunities for meaningful student discussion and response to texts.
This document summarizes a study on the effect of ability grouping on students' reading strategies, comprehension, and motivation. It presents background information on reading skills and strategies. The study compares homogeneous and heterogeneous ability grouping conditions. It describes the participants, procedures, instruments including reading tests and surveys, and experimental design. Data analysis methods like independent t-tests and correlation are discussed to analyze differences between groups and the relationship between strategies and motivation.
This document discusses differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners. It provides definitions of differentiation from Carol Ann Tomlinson, who describes it as a way to honor each student's learning needs while maximizing their learning capacity. The document outlines principles of differentiation, including that students differ in many ways and teachers must modify instruction rather than expecting students to modify themselves. It also discusses assessment approaches like formative and summative assessment, the importance of scaffolding, and placing yourself on a differentiation continuum from not differentiated to fully differentiated.
1) Research has examined how learning styles and gender influence student performance in blended learning environments. Studies show that while learning styles may impact initial performance, students are often able to adapt to different styles over time.
2) The needs of mature female adult learners in blended programs warrant specific consideration. Juggling family and work responsibilities can lead to stress and frustration if a program does not accommodate their learning preferences and social circumstances.
3) Ensuring that a blended program meets students' learning style preferences within the first few hours is important for retention, especially for mature women who may be more likely to abandon the program if it is incompatible with their cognitive style.
This document discusses tiering as a form of differentiation that ensures students work with the same essential ideas and skills but at different levels of complexity, abstractness, and open-endedness. It provides an example of a 2nd grade math lesson tiered by content interest, with students reading books at different reading levels on math topics. Guidelines are given for developing tiered instruction, such as identifying learning objectives and pre-assessing students before grouping them into tiers by readiness, interest, or learning profile.
You can find the additional paper for the doctoral consortium of the PLE conference 2012, Aveiro here: http://revistas.ua.pt/index.php/ple/article/view/1463
Sabine Reisas from Kiel University discusses personal and sociomaterial learning entanglements (PSLE). She notes that context is important for understanding learning, as intentions and meanings are embedded in social interactions and negotiations. A sociomaterial view sees humans and artifacts as relationally constituting each other through practice, with learning occurring through participation in social and material relationships. Reisas questions how this sociomaterial perspective could inform research and pedagogical concepts related to personal learning environments.
This document provides an overview of key concepts from a human development course for teacher educators. It discusses the life course perspective, which sees development as influenced by time, context and meaning. It also examines the biological, psychological and societal influences on human development. Finally, it discusses the psychosocial approach to development, which views changes in biological, psychological and social processes as interconnected and influencing each other.
The document discusses various theories of learning including behaviorism, cognitivism, humanism, constructivism, socio-constructivism, connectivism, and communities of practice. It provides definitions and explanations of key concepts from theories such as Pavlov's work in behaviorism and Piaget's constructivist view of learning as progressive internalization. Examples are given of how knowledge is now doubling every few years and the shelf life of information is decreasing, pointing to trends such as lifelong learning and the importance of knowing where to access information over specific details.
Brenda Leibowitz presentation at UNISA on higher education and social justiceBrenda Leibowitz
Brenda Leibowitz made a presentation on the implications of a social justice approach for higher education at UNISA on 30 June 2014, at a morning seminar,“Academic Development in teaching and learning – a student development perspective”
Lecture Slides from the 1st Lecture in "Social Learning and Knowledge Sharing Technologies" about Learning Theories and Challenges
Lecture at TU Darmstadt - Multimedia Communications Lab
Lecturers: Johannes Konert & Christoph Rensing
This document discusses learning theories and their application to instructional design. It describes the three major learning perspectives: behaviorist, cognitivist, and constructivist. The behaviorist view is that learning is a change in behavior through reinforcement. The cognitivist perspective sees learning as a change in knowledge organization in memory. Constructivism posits that learning is an active process where learners construct knowledge from their experiences. The document also outlines principles of instructional design aligned with each theory, such as setting objectives, sequencing tasks, and providing examples for behaviorism or facilitating problem-solving for constructivism. Finally, it discusses technologies that can support collaborative learning through discussion, interaction, and resource sharing.
Ciara Sanker: Personal epistemology and epistemic learningIdibon1
This document discusses personal epistemology, which is the study of people's ideas about the nature and scope of knowledge and how it is acquired. It explores various frameworks for understanding personal epistemology, including epistemological development over time, epistemological beliefs, and epistemic cognition. The document proposes a new integrative framework that views people's ideas about knowledge as cognitive, metacognitive, and affective resources, and examines epistemic dispositions, modes, and resources as key components of this framework.
Mens Men’s Health Education, Awareness, and Outreach, The Turek ClinicThe Turek Clinics
Understand the holistic approach to men's health at The Turek Clinic. Urologist and male sexual health Dr. Paul Turek gives expert information on male sexual health topics such as ejaculatory disorders, testosterone replacement, erectile dysfunction and testis prosthesis. Located in San Francisco, California, The Turek Clinic provides world-class patient care.
This document discusses various learning theories including behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism. Behaviorism posits that learning is associated with stimuli and responses, and is influenced by reinforcement and punishment. Theories discussed include classical conditioning by Pavlov and operant conditioning by Thorndike and Skinner. Cognitivism holds that learning involves mental processes and is influenced by how information is perceived and organized. Constructivism views learning as an active process where learners construct new ideas based on their existing knowledge through hands-on experiences. The document explores applications of these theories to teaching and learning.
The document discusses various theories of learning, including:
- Non-associative learning (habituation, sensitization) vs. associative learning (classical and instrumental conditioning)
- Classical conditioning experiments by Pavlov showing that a neutral stimulus can become associated with an unconditioned stimulus through repeated pairing
- Instrumental or operant conditioning experiments by Skinner showing that behaviors are reinforced or weakened by their consequences
- Cognitive learning involves understanding cause-and-effect relationships through mental strategies like mapping internal representations
Learning theories provide frameworks for understanding how human and animal behavior is acquired and changed through experience.
Connectivism is a learning theory proposed by George Siemens and Stephen Downes that describes learning as a process that occurs within nebulous environments of shifting core elements - not entirely under the control of individual agents. It emphasizes how learning can reside outside of individuals as knowledge networks, and focuses on connecting specialized information sets. The theory is influenced by chaos, network, complexity, and self-organization theories. According to connectivism, knowledge is distributed across a network, and therefore learning consists of tapping into and navigating these networks. Teachers facilitate learning by maintaining connections and introducing students to new information. Connectivism addresses the challenges of continual learning in a digital age where knowledge is constantly changing.
The document discusses psychosocial health and defines it as encompassing mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of well-being. Psychosocially healthy people feel good about themselves, are comfortable socially, and can manage stress. The document also discusses factors that influence psychosocial health such as family, self-esteem, and personality traits. When psychosocial health deteriorates, it can lead to mood disorders like depression or anxiety disorders.
Importance of Instructional Design for TeachersMoon Starr
This document discusses the importance of instructional design for teachers. It defines instructional design as the process of analyzing learning needs and systematically developing instructional materials to improve learning. The document notes that effective instructional design can help teachers create dynamic lessons that engage students and promote lifelong learning. It also introduces the ADDIE model as a systematic instructional design process consisting of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation.
The document discusses several theories of teaching including formal, descriptive, normative, meutic, communication, moulding, mutual inquiry, cognitive, and general theories of teaching. It also covers instructional theories like Gagne's hierarchical theory of instruction and Atkinson's decision-theoretic analysis. Key aspects of theories like Bruner's cognitive developmental theory are outlined. The document provides an overview of different variables and components involved in theories of teaching and learning.
The document discusses various psychological and physiological factors that affect learning. Some key psychological factors include readiness, interest, intelligence, motivation, attitudes, feelings, frustration, aptitude, mental health, natural ability to learn, individual differences, ability, orientation, and fear of failure. Physiological factors discussed include maturity, needs, physical health, self-concept, proper nutrition, proper sleep, and tiredness. The document emphasizes that teachers should understand these factors and how they influence learning in order to best support their students' education.
This document discusses creating inclusive classroom spaces through participatory pedagogies. It explores challenges like student engagement, diversity, and mental health issues. Developing emotionally intelligent teaching practices can help address these challenges by improving self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and social skills. The case study describes transforming a sociology module from traditional lectures to student-led presentations and discussion, with benefits like increased student engagement, ownership, and learning from each other. Reflection on flexibility, control issues, and institutional support can further enhance participatory pedagogies.
Scholarship of Teaching: Advancing your career John Hannon
1. Distinguish Boyer’s types of scholarship in higher education
2. Identify sources of evidence that can demonstrate your scholarship of teaching
3. Apply the values and practices of your profession or discipline to your scholarship of teaching
4. Develop & present a career plan for your scholarship of teaching
The Possibilities of Transforming LearningBarry Dyck
Thesis defense slides for "The Possibilities of Transforming Learning: A Practitioner Research Study of a Pilot Alternative Learning Environment."
In this study, I examine the pilot year of an alternative learning environment in which I, as a practitioner, explored the possibilities for transforming learning for a small class of Grade 11 and 12 students. Drawing on a pedagogy of care, a constructivist model of learning and a student-centered approach to learning, the students and I negotiated new curriculum, combining regular classroom courses with courses constructed by their own learning interests. In this case study, a rhizomatic analysis of student and practitioner data, collected both during and after students’ graduation from high school, showed that students were highly engaged with learning when guided by their personal interests. In the study, I also found, however, that students struggled to fully embrace the potential of their own interests, held back by the ambiguity of self study and the clear metrics of the regular school system to which they were accustomed. As practitioner, I struggled to meet the demands of the prescribed curriculum and those of the curriculum that constantly evolved and changed according to students’ interests. The study also speaks to the tensions in defining the role of a teacher in this alternative learning environment. In conclusion, I suggest we seek to make possible an alternative high school learning environment that more closely resembles free schooling (i.e., learn what you want, where and when you want) within a public school that would, combined with a traditional course of study, meet the provincial criteria for graduation accreditation.
Thesis available at http://mspace.lib.umanitoba.ca/jspui/handle/1993/21938
The document discusses several key approaches and considerations for teaching social studies, including:
1) Constructivism and facilitating active engagement and collaboration are important for how people learn.
2) There are various orientations for why social studies is taught, such as citizenship, cultural traditions, personal development, and diversity.
3) Selecting and organizing content requires considering goals, interests, experiences, developmental levels, and curricular requirements.
4) Locating resources involves evaluating textbooks, literature, media, technology, and community sources while watching for bias.
5) Teaching approaches can range from teacher-directed to student-directed inquiry and should incorporate critical thinking and cooperative learning.
6) Assessment includes both open-
The document summarizes a workshop on curriculum design theory and practice. It discusses different definitions of curriculum, including focusing on content, restrictions, or the wider purpose. Paradigms for curriculum design include focusing on products, processes, or praxis. Approaches discussed include Tyler's rational planning, Bruner's spiral curriculum, curriculum as a planned process, constructive alignment, and curriculum as a social process. The workshop emphasizes developing students' knowledge, skills, and attitudes; challenging students; and making learning meaningful through choices.
The attitude of students towards the teaching and learning of social studies ...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study on students' attitudes towards teaching and learning social studies concepts in colleges of education in Ghana. The study found that students had a positive overall attitude, as indicated by a mean of means of 2.66 on a 4-point scale. Specifically, students agreed that learning concepts facilitates understanding and supports attitudinal development. However, students disagreed that they show enthusiasm for concepts or find social studies uninteresting due to concepts. Factors like instructional materials and resource persons were found to enhance teaching and learning of concepts, while lack of funds, libraries and resource rooms hindered it.
Peer mentoring and peer learning programs have been shown to be effective for undergraduate students in several ways. They help students transition to university life and develop a sense of identity as part of the academic community. Mentoring also helps students cope with academic demands and supports their career, leadership, and academic development. Peer-led sessions create opportunities for collaborative learning and building confidence. Universities have increasingly diverse students with a variety of learning challenges, and peer-to-peer approaches can help address these challenges through engagement and multiple learning strategies. The effectiveness of peer mentoring stems from enhancing social and contextual learning relationships, providing feedback, and occupying a supportive third space for dialogue.
MAE522 Module 4: The Curriculum Development Processeckchela
This is a Trident University course (MAE522), Module 4: The Curriculum Development Process. It is written in APA format, has been graded by Dr. Louise M. Williamson (A), and includes references. Most higher-education assignments are submitted to turnitin, so remember to paraphrase. Let us begin.
The slides presented by Susan McKenney (Twente University) during her seminary Pedagogy and diverse needs @ HOCLAB Politecnico di Milano (February 4, 2010). You can watch the recorded seminar at the page: http://collab.switch.ch/p74402176
This document discusses engaging students in research and inquiry within community and further education institutions that provide higher education (CBHE). It reviews literature on integrating research-based learning and scholarly activity into the curriculum. The document presents strategies for involving students in research, such as having them work on research teams, applied research projects, or student-led journals. It also discusses developing students' research skills progressively throughout their studies. Overall, the document argues that engaging students in research and inquiry can enhance their learning experience and help develop skills needed for their future professions.
The document discusses several key ideas for teaching and supporting learning in higher education, including phenomenography, social constructivism, constructive alignment, situated learning, deep and surface approaches to learning, threshold concepts, and troublesome knowledge. It provides explanations of these concepts and discusses how they relate to designing teaching and learning activities to encourage a deep approach to learning among students. Examples of relevant teaching strategies are also given.
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تتميز هذهِ الملزمة بعِدة مُميزات :
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