This two part blog post has been inspired by the guys at http://iteachem.net. Although medically focused I would encourage you to browse through as I believe there is little difference between andragogy and pedagogy, lessons can be learnt from both and adapt to your situation. In the first post I shamelessly linked the youtube video from […]
Learning styles do NOT exist (Part 1) This is the first in a two part argument about whether learning styles exist. Cognitive psychologist Daniel Willingham points out why the theories are incorrect (or our belief about the theories are incorrect).
The pitfalls of computer-suported collaborative learning CSCLs In the past two years, myself and colleagues from various backgrounds, have noticed the increased use of CSCL in andragogical pursuits. During a collaboration we discussed a number of factors of limitations which we feel this approach has in its usage. These are discussed below: Research has […]
Desirable Difficulties in Theory and Practise. If you set up a ‘desirable learning environment’ it appears you can develop fast learning (or apparent rapid progress). However, if you create ‘desirable difficulties’ including spacing, interleaving, testing rather than re-study and variability. These slow down the apparent learning but improve long-term learning and also the transfer of […]
What is literacy?
What does it mean for education?
Do we need to redefine literacy? or modify it?
Do our education systems and curricula need to be re-evaluated?
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