Category: Constructivism in Education: Principles and Practise
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Educational Ecosystem design
Certainly concept of an educational ecosystem is gaining traction as a transformative approach to education, bringing together diverse stakeholders, resources, and technologies to create a dynamic learning environment. Here’s an in-depth exploration of why educational ecosystems are shaping the future of learning: 1. Holistic Integration of Learning Environments Seamless Learning Experience: Educational ecosystems integrate various…
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Our Intellectual Connection to the Past
In delving into the recesses of our collective history, a journey far beyond the boundaries of our contemporary existence, one discovers a profound connection that transcends time. Picture yourself stepping back, far back, to an epoch preceding the advent of modern humanity. Shed the layers of society, technology, and culture, plunging into the depths of…
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Outstanding Teaching: a state of mind?
At first glance this may appear to be only attributable to teaching professionals, but teaching is something we all do all the time, when you counsel friends, talk to your children, or discuss with family among many other instances. Being a good teacher comes down to effective communication, being an outstanding teacher requires responsive communication…
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Intrinsic and Endogenous impact on learning
Learning is a complex process that is influenced by various factors. Among these factors, the concepts of intrinsic and endogenous impact play significant roles in shaping an individual’s learning experience. In this blog post, we will explore the meaning of intrinsic and endogenous factors and discuss their impact on the learning process. Understanding Intrinsic Impact…
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Metacognitive Curriculum Design
Traditional curriculum design focuses primarily on the content and skills that students need to acquire. However, in an era of rapid change and information overload, it is equally crucial to equip learners with metacognitive skills—the ability to understand, regulate, and reflect upon their own thinking processes. Metacognitive curriculum design goes beyond subject-specific knowledge to empower…
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Intrinsic vs Extrinsic motivation: Why we should be looking inside for our desire to learn
Learning is a fundamental aspect of human existence, allowing us to acquire knowledge and develop new skills. When it comes to learning, two primary motivations drive our progress: extrinsic and intrinsic learning. Both approaches have their merits, but understanding the distinctions between them can help us unlock our true potential and foster a lifelong love…
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The Power of Metacognition in outdoor learning
Firstly what is metacognition? The act of thinking about thinking. It is being aware of yourself within the thinking and learning process. When you are able to be conscious of the learning taking place you are able to use that learning process as a toolkit to learn other things in other contexts. This is immensely…
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Experiential Learning: An Overview
Experiential learning is fundamentally based on engagement, the experience, and the relation of the learner to it is the formation of the learning, but it is important to understand first what the engagement is with. Bowen (2005) suggests 4 broad categories of engagement as being, In a broader sense there is a clear correlation here…
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A Holistic Approach to Education: An Introduction
A holistic approach is a theme that has consistently run through the previous sections, it is integral to the arguments made for the changes in education, however it is worth focus here to expand further on the benefits, pedagogy and purpose of making education holistic. Fundamentally the pedagogy suggests that a holistic approach should be…
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A Learner Led Approach: The Basics
If the holistic nature of education provided by experiential learning and a project based approach are assumed, then the focus of education is on the interplay between a cohesive model of learning, and the individual learning it. Experiential learning places the emphasis on holistic learning that by its nature focusses also on the moral, spiritual,…
Shevek Pring 