Interesting Chart Outlining the Differences between Pedagogy, Andragogy, and Heutagogy
Preparing our kids and students for a global knowledge economy necessitates a new teaching approach; one that will equip them with the skills and competencies needed to thrive in such an economy. It is widely believed that pedagogy as an educational method per see is no longer enough; teachers and educators need to embrace new methodologies that are more relevant to the exigencies of today's learning. Andragogy and Heutagogy are probably the answer. Andragogy Andragogy is a teaching strategy developed for adult learners. Andragogy has been around for more than a century but it gained more momentum and came up to the surface in educational literature particularly with the work of Malcom Knowles. 1. Check out this page to learn more about Andragogy: Related : Pedagogy Vs Andragogy Heutagogy Heutagogy is the study of self-directed learning and self- determined learning.
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Chapter 5: Activities - Facilitating Reflection: A Manual for Higher Education
Although the Reflection Circle is a basic structure for reflection, not all groups or group members are comfortable or interested in speaking up in this environment right away. Being creative and using a variety of activities helps to gain the participants' interest and can foster comfort and familiarity in the group. A mixture of approaches can also address a range of learning and communication styles. Reflection Starters: Basic Discussions A single question is often the simplest way to start a group talking. What? This structure for reflection questions is perhaps the most widely known and used. What? descriptive facts, what happened, with whom substance of group interaction So what? shift from descriptive to interpretive meaning of experience for each participant feelings involved, lessons learned why? Now what? contextual-- seeing this situation's place in the big picture applying lessons learned/insights gained to new situations setting future goals, creating an action plan
what is praxis?
contents: · theory and practice · practical reasoning · praxis - informed, committed action · further reading · how to cite this piece Man must prove the truth, i.e. the reality and power, the this-sideness of his thinking in practice.... All social life is essentially practical. All mysteries which lead theory to mystics, find their rational solution in human practice and in the comprehension of this practice.... The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways; the point is to change it. Many educators are involved with praxis - acts which shape and change the world - but it often isn't part of their vocabulary. Theory and practice Practice is often depicted as the act of doing something. The purpose of a theoretical discipline is the pursuit of truth through contemplation; its telos is the attainment of knowledge for its own sake. Practical reasoning Where the productive begins with a plan or design, the practical cannot have such a concrete starting point.
QR Codes – What are they and how can I use them in my classroom?
A QR Code is a type of barcode that is readable by dedicated QR barcode readers and camera telephones. The code consists of black modules arranged in a square pattern on a white background. The information encoded may be text, URL, or other data*. Like me, you may have seen these codes in newspapers and magazines, on promotional material, in the corner of posters and wondered what they were all about. A square that consists of black and white squares that looks like an out of focus pixilated image? First, watch this short, fun video from a primary class in Queensland to get an idea of how QR Codes are being used in the classroom, and then keep reading. QR Codes can provide an alternative access format for students who need additional support in reading and writing. The way QR Codes can be used in the classroom is only limited by our own and our students’ imagination. More ideas? Teaching with QR MacBook QRGen
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Group meetings that are reflective and generative | Probe—Create Change—Reflect
Meetings in person or by conference call, as short as 30 minutes or as long as an hour, can make space for reflection and be generative of new work, even without a conventional agenda. The format to follow evolved first in a weekly writing support group, was adapted for monthly conference call meetings to continue interactions initiated in an annual workshop, and continue to be refined with a weekly group of students writing their final Masters papers. 1. Freewriting to: a. get present (clearing away distracting concerns form our busy lives), and b. begin to consider the topic of the day (if there is one, e.g., in the Masters course). 2. 3. 4. 5. Feel free to adopt or adapt this, and to report back on variants that work for your group. Like this: Like Loading...
Mobile Learning: 50+ Resources & Tips
I believe mobile devices will transform education. This is why I created a free ebook, Effective Mobile Learning: 50+ Quick Tips & Resources with helpful tips and several resources to help support this trend. One reason is because mobile devices are designed in a way that forces the teacher to give control to the learner. When we equip a classroom with iPads, iPods, small tablets, or cellphones the learning is literally put in the hands of the students. Mobile Learning Free Ebooks Mobile Learning Posts/Presentations I’ve Given Mobile Learning LiveBinder of Resources Mobile Learning Mindmap of Implementation This mindmap is full of case studies, schools, teachers, free ebooks, and more to show real examples of mobile learning at its best.
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Overcoming These Six Barriers To Audience Resistance To Participation by MidCourse Corrections | Meeting Support Institute
Even when you’ve adequately communicated the transition from passive attendee to active participant, some audience members will still resist. You’re challenging their comfort zone of passively sitting in a lecture. You are now asking them to engage on a different level which requires being fully present and doing something. And you’re challenging their past school years. Six Common Attendee Complaints To Participation Here are six common attendee complaints (obstacles*) and suggestions for overcoming them. 1. After 12 years of school and possibly four years in college, we’ve trained audiences to adopt passive habits. 2. Many audience members do not like to be put on the spot to answer a question, role play or any other activity where they are suddenly the center of attention. 3. 4. 5. 6. residing institution (University, company,
