scholarly journals Ubiquitous Learning and the Future of Teaching

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 3-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas C Burbules
Keyword(s):  
Informal Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Continuous Process ◽  
Training And Development ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Reflective Learning ◽  
Formal Learning ◽  
Ubiquitous Learning ◽  
Partnership Model

This essay examines the implications of anywhere/anytime, or “ubiquitous” learning for rethinking teaching as an activity. The essay touches on the following themes: (1) changes that promote learning as a more continuous process integrated into the flow of human activities; (2) changes that promote learning as a more situated and contextual process; (3) changes that promote more reflective learning; (4) changes that promote more collaborative learning; (5) changes that promote teaching in more of a partnership model with learners; (6) changes that integrate formal learning, informal learning, and situated, experiential learning; (7) changes that promote new relations with other partners in the learning process – parents, workplaces, and so on; and (8) changes that promote ubiquitous learning opportunities for teachers themselves. Each of these changes constitutes a set of opportunities, and challenges, for teaching and learning in new ways. The essay concludes with some brief observations about the implications of these changes for the professional training and development of teachers.

scholarly journals Music in Informal and formal learning situations in ECEC

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Morten Sæther
Keyword(s):  
Informal Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Formal Learning ◽  
Outdoor Activities ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Professional Educators ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
Education And Care ◽  
Practical Experiences ◽  
Theory Research

The aim of this article is, through theory, research and practical experiences, to discuss how informal teaching and learning situations exemplified by activities including music plays a part in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC). The theoretical frame in this article is based on perspectives on informal teaching and learning in music and in general (Green 2002, 2008; Henze, 2009; Folkestad, 2006; Mak, 2007). The tradition in Norwegian ECEC centers has been based on informal learning processes mainly through social interaction, play, dialogs, aesthetical and outdoor activities in everyday life. ECEC teachers challenged to articulate Informal teaching and learning as professional educators. In light of that statement it is introduced, theoretical perspectives and studies of professions (Abbott, 1988; Grimen, 2008; Heggen, 2008; Polanyi, 2002). The author describes and discusses opportunities of music in ECEC centers and how music can contribute learning in informal learning situations. The discussion refers narrative episodes from observations of ECEC practice. Methodology is based on thematic analysis inspired of  Riessman (2008) and Polkinghorne (1995).

scholarly journals MENTORSHIP IN THE CONTEXT OF THE INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN BULGARIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 809-814
Author(s):  
Petya Marcheva-Yoshovska
Keyword(s):  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Continuous Process ◽  
Training And Development ◽  
Cultural Experience ◽  
Economic Changes ◽  
Personal Qualities ◽  
Mentoring System

The report makes a brief analysis of the psychological and pedagogical literature on the issue of mentorship with teachers in the context of the inclusive education and the definitions of the term. Mentorship in the field of the inclusive education of teachers is a strategy of individual and institutional support which is fulfilled by the collaboration for learning of two persons and is predominantly targeted to professional development. It is a partnership, normally between two persons (mentor and mentee), who work in one sphere and share common experiences. Their partnership is based on beneficial relations, trust (confidentiality), protection, mutual confidence and respect. It emphasizes on the necessity to ensure effective mentorship for newly employed young teachers in order to develop their professional skills through a motivating environment in the process of inclusion of students with special educational needs.Socio-economic changes in the country and the modernization of training require a new approach to teachers' professional competence. Their professionalism is becoming a decisive factor in ensuring the quality of education.Main priority is to create conditions for developing the personality of the teacher, self-realization of his / her abilities, further training and development of his / her professional qualities.The professional training and development of future teachers is a unified, continuous and continuous process aimed at building personal qualities, professional competences, knowledge, skills and habits, adequate to his / her personal needs as well as to the qualification requirements for the occupation.Along with the motivational factors, the mentoring system plays a significant role in the development and improvement of teachers as professionals which is an integral part of the young professional's adaptation to the profession, its overall development and improvement.Often the words "mentor" and "perceptor" are used as synonyms and no distinction is made in their meaningful sound. Mentoring is a method that enables in particular disadvantaged groups to become more easily integrated into education or work. Mentoring has a relatively long history and is one of the first forms of learning and transferring socio-cultural experience.

Thoughtfully Preparing Business Students and Faculty for Study Abroad

2018 ◽  
pp. 872-894
Author(s):  
David Starr-Glass
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Informal Learning ◽  
Business Students ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Formal Learning ◽  
Business Educators ◽  
Institutional Strategies ◽  
Business Undergraduates ◽  
Study Abroad Program

In the last twenty years study abroad program have grown in popularity. Study abroad experiences provide learning opportunities for participants, but these opportunities are only optimized if students are appropriately and thoughtfully prepared. Study abroad provides formal learning experiences, associated with coursework undertaken, and informal learning, related to new cultures and countries encountered. Students and the faculty who accompany them need to be sensitized to both of these opportunities. This chapter presents a context for study abroad experiences and suggests how they can provide students with a deeper appreciation of issues that are often overly abstracted in the college, particularly issues such as internationalization and globalization. It explores ways in which study abroad participants can be assisted to engage more fully with the experiences that they encounter abroad. In presenting learning and institutional strategies to help optimize study abroad, it is hoped that the chapter will be of value to business undergraduates, their faculty, and business educators.

Thoughtfully Preparing Business Students and Faculty for Study Abroad

2016 ◽  
pp. 250-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Starr-Glass
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Informal Learning ◽  
Business Students ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Formal Learning ◽  
Business Educators ◽  
Institutional Strategies ◽  
Business Undergraduates ◽  
Study Abroad Program

In the last twenty years study abroad program have grown in popularity. Study abroad experiences provide learning opportunities for participants, but these opportunities are only optimized if students are appropriately and thoughtfully prepared. Study abroad provides formal learning experiences, associated with coursework undertaken, and informal learning, related to new cultures and countries encountered. Students and the faculty who accompany them need to be sensitized to both of these opportunities. This chapter presents a context for study abroad experiences and suggests how they can provide students with a deeper appreciation of issues that are often overly abstracted in the college, particularly issues such as internationalization and globalization. It explores ways in which study abroad participants can be assisted to engage more fully with the experiences that they encounter abroad. In presenting learning and institutional strategies to help optimize study abroad, it is hoped that the chapter will be of value to business undergraduates, their faculty, and business educators.

scholarly journals Recognition of prior learning: opportunities and challenges for higher education

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan Garnett ◽  
Angele Cavaye
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Informal Learning ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Formal Learning ◽  
Learning From Experience ◽  
Prior Learning ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Recognition Of Prior Learning ◽  
Academic Recognition ◽  
Business And Management

Purpose Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is a process by which both formal learning for recognised awards, informal learning from experience and non-formal learning for uncertificated but planned learning is given academic recognition. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach This paper refers to international developments in RPL and then focuses upon the extensive and innovative use of RPL by Middlesex University and the developing RPL work at the Australian Institute of Business. Findings The Middlesex experience of recognition of learning from experience as part of the development of customised work-based learning programmes demonstrates the potential of RPL for business and management programmes. Originality/value The use of RPL for admission and/or credit in standard programmes enables individuals to have their work-based knowledge acknowledged as relevant, worthwhile and equivalent to learning obtained in the higher education classroom.

A hierarchical model for developing e-textbook to transform teaching and learning

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 92-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ping Man Samuel Choi ◽  
Sze Sing Lam
Keyword(s):  
Informal Learning ◽  
Hierarchical Model ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Formal Learning ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Additional Value

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to outline a hierarchical model for developing essential e-textbook functionality and to offer important insight for e-textbook designers. Design/methodology/approach Guided by the SAMR model, five hierarchical functional layers are proposed in the development process for e-textbook to enable more effective and efficient teaching and learning. Findings Moving up from the substitution to transformation level, each layer extends the functionality of the underlying layers to unveil new features that support the learning processes and gradually transform e-textbooks from a self-directed informal learning tool to become a formal learning platform. Originality/value The hierarchical model provides e-textbook designers and developers with a guideline on how to surpass the present state of e-textbooks and offer additional value-added features for learners. The required technologies for each layer are also discussed.

scholarly journals Psychological Service in Education

2021 ◽  
pp. 21-23
Author(s):  
Marina Andreevna Anpilova ◽  
Olga Valerevna Belous
Keyword(s):  
Education System ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Academic Discipline ◽  
Educational Needs ◽  
Training And Development ◽  
Legal Basis ◽  
Psychological Service ◽  
Development Of Students

Teaching and learning an academic discipline aimed at training and development of students, mastering a system of ideas about the content and structure of the psychological service in the education system, the legal basis for activities of the service, the main types and directions of pedagogic and psychological practical and typical issues within the competence of his work. The study of the discipline by students will contribute to the formation of their General and professional worldview, professionally important personal properties and qualities. The academic discipline contributes to the deepening and expansion of the basic professional training of students, as well as takes into account their educational needs.

Studies of the Internet in Learning and Education: Broadening the Disciplinary Landscape of Research

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Davies ◽  
Rebecca Eynon
Keyword(s):  
Informal Learning ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Incidental Learning ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Formal Learning ◽  
Educational Tool

This chapter investigates the role of the Internet in reshaping learning and education. It describes distinctions between formal education, where the Internet has made few inroads, and informal learning, where it seems to have excelled. Moreover, the chapter explores how the Internet has – via the World Wide Web – enabled an expansion in informal and incidental learning opportunities. Online courses are dealt through learning management systems, or virtual learning environments. The Internet's contribution to formal learning has been considerably less transformative than its contribution to informal learning. The Internet is not primarily an educational tool, but it self-evidently offers unique and unparalleled scope for the exploration of new forms of exploration and collaboration in the development and sharing of knowledge.

scholarly journals Exploring the use of social networking tools among Lebanese students

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-32
Author(s):  
Rana Zein ◽  
Hani Lababidi ◽  
Maysoun Dimashkieh
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Informal Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Formal Learning ◽  
School Students ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Instant Messenger ◽  
Lebanese Students ◽  
Social Networking Tools

AbstractDuring the last decade, Social Networking (SN) tools have become increasingly popular and are now an important part of our daily lives. SN tools can be brought into the classroom to bear on some of the challenges the faculty face in enabling students to succeed in their education. This study explores various SN tools used by high school students in Lebanon. It gives insight into students’ suggestions and ideas for various formal learning tasks using SN tools that might be beneficial for teaching and learning. Lebanese students were found to use SN applications in their daily lives extensively, for communication, socialization and various formats of formal and informal learning. The most widely used app was the WhatsApp Instant Messenger. Keywords: social networking tools, formal learning, informal learning.

scholarly journals Language learning with Netflix: from extensive to intra-formal learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
Antonie Alm
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Informal Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
German Language ◽  
Formal Learning ◽  
Learning Spaces ◽  
Personal Learning ◽  
Mainstream Media

<p>This article introduces the concept of intra-formal learning. Building on approaches to extended learning (in reading, listening and viewing) it suggests that instead of extending learning from formal into personal learning spaces, learners should be encouraged to draw on informal learning experiences to extend learning opportunities in formal settings. The concept is illustrated through extended viewing. With the emergence of Netflix as a global provider of international and multi-lingual TV, language learners have unprecedented access to second language video. Mainstream media has picked up on the opportunities of this resource for language learning, as have many informal language learners who share their experiences on social media. The pilot study presented in this article examines the viewing behaviour of 12 intermediate German language students who engaged in out-of-class viewing of self-selected German TV series over a period of three weeks. Drawing parallels between principles of extensive learning and emerging patterns from the data analysis of the participants’ reflective blog entries, the findings suggest that the principles of variety and frequency apply similarly to extensive and intra-formal learning, and that appropriate use of learning strategies develop through reflective viewing.</p>

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