Tag: Learner Led
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What’s the point of Education Anyway?
“The Heart of Education: Unveiling the Purpose Beyond Philosophy” Introduction Welcome to another insightful episode of our podcast, where we shift our gaze from philosophical debates to the tangible perspectives of educators. We posed a fundamental question to our network of diverse educators: “What’s the point of education anyway?” The responses, spanning various backgrounds, shed…
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Podcast show notes: Season 1 Episode 3:
Unveiling the Philosophical Foundations of Education: A Constructivist Paradigm Education is a multifaceted construct, and its purpose has been shaped by various philosophical perspectives throughout history. By delving into first principles and addressing fundamental questions, we can uncover the philosophical constructs that underpin our education systems. This blog post explores the utilitarian objectives of education,…
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Podcast show notes. Season 1 Episode 2
Learning from the Past: Unraveling the History of Education Reform Introduction: In our quest for a new education paradigm, it’s crucial to trace the historical roots of education to understand where we’ve come from and why a change is imperative. This exploration not only informs our present and future but also reveals that the ideas…
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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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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,…
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Project Based Learning: An Overview
Project based learning builds upon the foundation of experiential learning by following the pedagogy through to the level of what is being taught; where experiential learning forms the basis of a holistic view of learning where learners and learning are not seen as discreet, a project-based approach is the foundation of embedding this across the…
Shevek Pring 