The discussions of Bill Kerr, Stephen Downes and Karl Kapp (2007) has given me a sigh of relief to know
other people feel the same way that I do concerning all of these learning theories. They have
reinforced my opinion that learning theoies have to be based on individual traits concerning how knowledge
is learned. I feel that the "bits and pieces" of the various learning theories could be carved up
based on what has to be learned. For example knowledge instruction that is based on rules,
procedures and always requires the same behavior should be based on Behaviorism e.g., math
problems. For the student to master language arts could be based on a different learning
theory. I agree with Kerr that learning theories are indispensible to promote changes in
curriculum instruction. Howeve I also believe what ever learning theory is used must be
applicable to what is being learned and who it is that needs to learn it. Since there is so much
new technology maybe a completely new learning theory that incorporates some of the old
learning theories and brings to the table new ideas should be developed.
Retrieved from http://billkerr2.blogspot.com/2007/01/isms-as-filter-not-blinker.html
and http://karlkapp.blogspot.com/2007/01/out-and-about-discussion-on-educational.html
Monday, March 29, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Siemens (2008) describes four metaphors of educators. They are the educator
as "Network Administrator, Concierge, Curator and Master Artist." The Network
Administrator is inappropriate since the position is concerned with the flow of
content from one network node to another using a combination of hardware and
software applications. The educator as Network Administrator implies connecting
knowledge content where as the typical network administrator would not be concerned
about the nature of the content but only in the connectivity of network resources in
order to distribute information. Siemens does point out that the Educator as
Network Administrator does assist students in connecting with learning modules and
forming learning networks. This would be consistent with the concept of network
customer care and support.
The Educator as Concierge metaphor is not a perfect match since most concierge
perform services and direction or guidance. The "soft" guidance approach to
discovery learning may or may not take place for the learner. Also how do you know
if the student is learning? How do you measure learning performance?
The Educator as Curator would apply to teachers who specialize in a specific
field since they would be current in research in that field and could provide a
collection of learning networks to the students. Curators in general collect
specific items or information and are very knowledgeable on the information source,
reliability and usefulness.
The Educator as Master Artist is a good metaphor for educators in general since
the concept of lesson plans they have to engage people to want to learn, be
resourceful and creative. An Educator as Master Artist would facilitate
collaboration, insist that others connect with one another and call attention to
innovative discoveries. This metaphor would promote critical thinking n students.
The role that an educator should perform in a digital or workspace classroom is
Master Artist. The available technology allows the educator to use various digital
tools to enhance the learning experience using the Internet as the classroom
environment. The wealth of resources available enable learning to be a fun
experience for the individual and group of individuals who collaborate.
The metaphor that I like better is the Educator as the Pedagogy Engineer. The
reason why I have chosen this as a is based on my experiences as a teacher of
children and adults. I teach elementary children in the afternoon and adults at
night. I specialize in a science called Agriscience which is the combination of
agriculture and earth science.
Traditionally pedagogy is the study of being a teacher and refers to strategies
of instruction. The educator has to engineer the delivery of subject matter and
determine how to engineer a lesson plan to various digital tools. There is no
template approach to teaching learners with diversified backgrounds. The lesson
plan and teaching style would be engineered based on the needs of the students.
This may require an individualized, customized approach but it could also include
group collaboration to enhance the learning process. Certainly digital social
networking tools such as blogging, chat, twitter and other social media could be
used.
The Pedagogy Engineer performs the act of teaching using diverse teaching
styles, incorporates technology into the lesson plan strategy, engineers for
cultural diversity of the learners and serves as a motivator to learn.
Pedagogy: Critical approaches to teaching literature, composition, culture. Retrieved from http://pedagogy.dukejournals.org
Siemens, G. (2008, January 27). Learning and knowing in networks: Changing roles for educators and designers. Paper presented to ITFORUM for Discussion. Retrieved from http://it.coe.uga.edu/itforum/Paper105/Siemens.pdf
as "Network Administrator, Concierge, Curator and Master Artist." The Network
Administrator is inappropriate since the position is concerned with the flow of
content from one network node to another using a combination of hardware and
software applications. The educator as Network Administrator implies connecting
knowledge content where as the typical network administrator would not be concerned
about the nature of the content but only in the connectivity of network resources in
order to distribute information. Siemens does point out that the Educator as
Network Administrator does assist students in connecting with learning modules and
forming learning networks. This would be consistent with the concept of network
customer care and support.
The Educator as Concierge metaphor is not a perfect match since most concierge
perform services and direction or guidance. The "soft" guidance approach to
discovery learning may or may not take place for the learner. Also how do you know
if the student is learning? How do you measure learning performance?
The Educator as Curator would apply to teachers who specialize in a specific
field since they would be current in research in that field and could provide a
collection of learning networks to the students. Curators in general collect
specific items or information and are very knowledgeable on the information source,
reliability and usefulness.
The Educator as Master Artist is a good metaphor for educators in general since
the concept of lesson plans they have to engage people to want to learn, be
resourceful and creative. An Educator as Master Artist would facilitate
collaboration, insist that others connect with one another and call attention to
innovative discoveries. This metaphor would promote critical thinking n students.
The role that an educator should perform in a digital or workspace classroom is
Master Artist. The available technology allows the educator to use various digital
tools to enhance the learning experience using the Internet as the classroom
environment. The wealth of resources available enable learning to be a fun
experience for the individual and group of individuals who collaborate.
The metaphor that I like better is the Educator as the Pedagogy Engineer. The
reason why I have chosen this as a is based on my experiences as a teacher of
children and adults. I teach elementary children in the afternoon and adults at
night. I specialize in a science called Agriscience which is the combination of
agriculture and earth science.
Traditionally pedagogy is the study of being a teacher and refers to strategies
of instruction. The educator has to engineer the delivery of subject matter and
determine how to engineer a lesson plan to various digital tools. There is no
template approach to teaching learners with diversified backgrounds. The lesson
plan and teaching style would be engineered based on the needs of the students.
This may require an individualized, customized approach but it could also include
group collaboration to enhance the learning process. Certainly digital social
networking tools such as blogging, chat, twitter and other social media could be
used.
The Pedagogy Engineer performs the act of teaching using diverse teaching
styles, incorporates technology into the lesson plan strategy, engineers for
cultural diversity of the learners and serves as a motivator to learn.
Pedagogy: Critical approaches to teaching literature, composition, culture. Retrieved from http://pedagogy.dukejournals.org
Siemens, G. (2008, January 27). Learning and knowing in networks: Changing roles for educators and designers. Paper presented to ITFORUM for Discussion. Retrieved from http://it.coe.uga.edu/itforum/Paper105/Siemens.pdf
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