scholarly journals Impact of Plurilingualism on Learning Quality in Evening (Shift) Schools

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 90
Author(s):  
Ineta Luka ◽  
Tamara Pigozne ◽  
Svetlana Surikova
Keyword(s):  
Informal Learning ◽  
Informal Learning Environments ◽  
Second Stage ◽  
Second Chance Education ◽  
Early School ◽  
Geographical Regions ◽  
Formal And Informal Learning ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Second Chance ◽  
Evening Shift

<p><em>This paper presents the main findings of the second stage of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Lifelong Learning study (2011-2014) on identification of good practices that facilitate adult learning (aged 18-24) engagement in second chance education in evening (shift) schools. It analyses students’ perceptions of plurilingual learning processes and the impact of people’s plurilingualism on their learning. The methodology of early school leavers’ learning in working life research was used applying combined phenomenological semi-structured and narrative interviews. 116 people (72 early school leavers and 44 second chance education teachers) representing all geographical regions of Latvia were addressed. The study identifies the differences between learning of bilingual and plurilingual people in formal and informal learning environments and describes the impact of plurilingualism on the learning quality. </em></p><p> </p>

How to become a beekeeper: learning and skill in managing honeybees

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Caroline Adams
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Informal Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Animal Husbandry ◽  
Ethnographic Research ◽  
Informal Learning Environments ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Formal And Informal Learning

Beekeeping is a highly skilled form of animal husbandry that dates back to centuries. It has become a popular hobby in the United Kingdom, but as an activity has rarely featured in geographical research. In this article, I present beekeeping as an interesting site of study for cultural geographers interested in enskilment processes, education and expertise. This article draws on in-depth ethnographic research with a community of hobby beekeepers in Lancashire, United Kingdom, to give a detailed analysis of the enskilment process of novice beekeepers, how this process is being shaped and influenced by a trend towards increasingly formal education tools within the community, and what this means for those interested in the power of skilled practice and expertise. In doing so, it explores issues around formal and informal learning environments, the role of social context in shaping learning, the power of government advice, and it illustrates the complexity introduced by close engagement with an insect.

The Development and Assessment of Crayons that Produce Textured Lines for Individuals Who Are Visually Impaired

2019 ◽  
Vol 113 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-179
Author(s):  
Suraj Kandalam ◽  
Tyler Ferro ◽  
Dianne T. V. Pawluk
Keyword(s):  
Informal Learning ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Childhood Development ◽  
Initial Assessment ◽  
User Needs ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Informal Learning Environments ◽  
Discrimination Testing ◽  
Formal And Informal Learning ◽  
Standard Paper

Introduction: This article describes the development and initial assessment of a set of tactile crayons that can produce different textured lines and areas on standard paper. Method: An assessment of the need for tactile crayons was performed through the use of surveys and focus groups from which a set of six tactile crayons was developed. Development was focused on being able to differentiate the crayons along the texture dimensions of sticky or slippery, rough or smooth, and hard or soft in informal dimensional analysis. Preliminary discrimination testing was performed to determine the viability of the six selected crayons. The main assessment determined whether individuals were able to identify each of the crayons by number from feeling scribbles on paper. Results: User needs assessment showed that many practitioners felt the development of tactile crayons would aid in teaching and fill a needs gap. The participants were able to discriminate the six crayons with a mean accuracy (standard error) of 77% (4%), and of those six, they could identify the four most easily discriminable with 86% (3%) accuracy. Discussion: Many families and teachers showed interest in the potential of tactile crayons as a learning tool. Four of the six tactile crayons were both highly discriminable and identifiable by adults who are visually impaired. This finding shows promise for discriminability and identifiability of these crayons by children who are visually impaired and their potential as a learning tool in both formal and informal learning environments. Implications for practitioners: The use of the developed tactile crayons has the potential to aid childhood development and student learning. In addition, the use of the crayons by teachers could help reduce the time needed to produce tactile diagrams.

Pedagogical Sustainability of Interoperable Formal and Informal Learning Environments

2011 ◽  
pp. 1-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabrina Leone ◽  
Giuliana Guazzaroni
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Informal Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Learning Networks ◽  
Informal Learning Environments ◽  
Formal And Informal Learning ◽  
The Individual

Nowadays interaction and networks appear to be crucial. The impact that new technologies have had in every field has flowed into a rethinking of knowledge, knowledge management, teaching and learning, networks and the individual. Formal, non-formal and informal learning have become key words of this age. New technologies and the revolution of Web 2.0 social tools have deeply influenced learning approaches. However, the effectiveness of Web 2.0 educational tools depends on the pedagogical sustainability beneath and on internationally shared standards to facilitate interoperability. This chapter aims to discuss the pedagogical sustainability of interoperable formal and informal learning environments. Advantages and drawbacks will be highlighted, in terms of technological and pedagogical effectiveness and appropriateness, through two case studies illustrating respectively the combined use of Moodle (LMS) and Elgg (PLE) at the University of Florence to facilitate lifelong learning, and a recent experience of integration of Moodle, Mediawiki and De.li.cious that we have carried out as PhD students in elearning at the Università Politecnica delle Marche.

scholarly journals Teachers views' on awareness of environmental acquiring in informal learning environments: The sample of Kocaeli Science Houses)

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ragıp Çavuş ◽  
Ünsal Umdu Topsakal ◽  
Aysun Öztuna Kaplan
Keyword(s):  
Informal Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Informal Learning Environments ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Formal And Informal Learning ◽  
School Learning ◽  
Out Of School

The aim of this study is to determine the teachers' view about getting students be aware of awareness of environmental according to the activities in Science Houses. 15 Science and Technology teachers working in Kocaeli Science House participated to the search which has been carried out in 2011 - 2012.In this research fenomological approach has been applied. Purposeful sampling is used. Semi-structure interviews and open-ended question forms which were prepared by the researchers and checked by experts were applied as data collection tools. Content analysis method is used for data analyzing.Teachers who participated in this study emphasized the importance of out of school learning environments and also Science Houses' activities for awareness of environmental. Furthermore they added that formal and informal learning activities should be together and teachers should take students to the out of school learning environments.When the literature is examined it is seen that informal and formal leaning areas are both important for awareness of environmental. In this research views of teachers working in out of school learning environments about the activities and students' awareness of environmental are investigated according the literature. As a result of this study it is found that out of school learning environments are important for awareness of environmental and these areas and their activities should be increased. It is hoped that this research will help the investigators who want to study about out of school learning environments.

Exploring Strategies to Strengthen Re-Engagement Through Second Chance Education for Early School Leavers

2022 ◽  
pp. 54-73
Author(s):  
Nikolaos Bitsakos
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Detention Centers ◽  
Early School Leaver ◽  
Second Chance Education ◽  
Early School ◽  
Upper Secondary ◽  
Educational Path ◽  
Second Chance ◽  
Detention Facilities

This survey is a qualitative analysis of written interviews of teachers (n= 367) working in Second Chance Schools, an educational institution consisting of structures operating inside and outside detention facilities in Greece. In particular, it examines teachers' proposals for reforms that will increase the socio-economic integration prospects of second-chance learners, who make up a population of former early school leaver and prisoners. This research provides a focused assessment of the inclusive teaching and learning offered by school second education. The results highlight the need for reforms in the structure and operation of second-chance structures that operate inside and outside detention centers, enhancing the training-labor market connection and creating a competitive working profile, and also the need of establishing equivalent to second-chance structures at all levels of education from primary to upper secondary to ensure a seamless educational path to entry into higher and vocational education institutions.

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