Constructing Knowledge through Online Bulletin Board Discussions

2011 ◽  
pp. 403-410
Author(s):  
Adams Bodomo
Keyword(s):  
Human Life ◽  
Approaches To Learning ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Bulletin Board ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Contemporary World ◽  
Analytical Skills ◽  
Bulletin Board Discussions ◽  
Online Bulletin Board ◽  
Constructing Knowledge

Within the field of education, and in particular educational technology, dominant paradigms of instruction include active, interactive, constructivist, and studentcentered approaches as opposed to passive and teachercentered approaches to learning and teaching. There is hardly much argument as to the relevance of such constructivist approaches in the contemporary world. It is no more a question of whether we have enough information, but of what critical and analytical skills we need to sift out relevant information from the huge barrage of information churned out of the pervasive information communications technologies (ICTs) of our time, and how to construct meaningful knowledge to enhance human life. Within such constructivist learning environments, digital ICTs are deployed to enhance the best possible methods. This article aims to provide an overview of the meaning and theories of constructivism, and to further illustrate the concept with a case study of using an online bulletin board in a university undergraduate course.

Constructing Knowledge through Online Bulletin Board Discussions

2011 ◽  
pp. 386-393
Author(s):  
Adams Bodomo
Keyword(s):  
Human Life ◽  
Approaches To Learning ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Bulletin Board ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Contemporary World ◽  
Analytical Skills ◽  
Bulletin Board Discussions ◽  
Online Bulletin Board

Within the field of education, and in particular educational technology, dominant paradigms of instruction include active, interactive, constructivist, and student-centered approaches as opposed to passive and teacher-centered approaches to learning and teaching. There is hardly much argument as to the relevance of such constructivist approaches in the contemporary world. It is no more a question of whether we have enough information, but of what critical and analytical skills we need to sift out relevant information from the huge barrage of information churned out of the pervasive information communications technologies (ICTs) of our time, and how to construct meaningful knowledge to enhance human life. Within such constructivist learning environments, digital ICTs are deployed to enhance the best possible methods. This article aims to provide an overview of the meaning and theories of constructivism, and to further illustrate the concept with a case study of using an online bulletin board in a university undergraduate course.

Działanowo-zadaniowe nauczanie języków obcych w ujęciu neuropedagogicznym: Zaangażowanie uczących się a efektywność kształcenia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sławomira Kołsut
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Knowledge Society ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Modern Approach ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Modern School ◽  
Constructivist Model

The action-task approach is a modern approach to language learning and teaching, offering more opportunities for active participation in the class and greater engagement in the learning process than traditional approaches, which include for example the communicative approach. The aim of this publication is to show the action-task approach from multiple perspectives: pedagogical, glottodidactic and neurobiological. In the pedagogical dimension, it refers to the issues of the new culture of learning and teaching and to the constructivist model of learning. In practice, this means that learners acquire knowledge and skills actively through their own actions. This method implies that classes are oriented towards shaping learners‘ independence and their gradual acquisition of autonomy. In the modern school, the learner acquires, apart from knowledge, which is no longer the priority of teaching, the competences needed for future work. In the modern knowledge society, these competences are becoming increasingly important, as they are more difficult to acquire than generally available knowledge. Therefore, during the modern learning process the student is provided with conditions for the development of social, methodological as well as personal competences, which play a very important role in achieving individual well-being. The action-task approach is not only a constructivist way of learning and teaching languages, but also a philosophy, referring to considerations of learning, teaching, perception of reality, communication and interaction with fellow learners, and formation of attitudes and values needed in human life.

scholarly journals Understanding Patient Preferences and Unmet Needs in Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH): Insights from a Qualitative Online Bulletin Board Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 478-491 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nigel S. Cook ◽  
Sarthak H. Nagar ◽  
Akanksha Jain ◽  
Maria-Magdalena Balp ◽  
Miriam Mayländer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Preferences ◽  
Unmet Needs ◽  
Bulletin Board ◽  
Alcoholic Steatohepatitis ◽  
Online Bulletin Board

scholarly journals Evaluating the introduction of team-based learning in a pharmacy consultation skills module

2020 ◽  
pp. 151-157
Author(s):  
Simon Tweddell
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Approaches To Learning ◽  
Pharmacy Education ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Written Comments ◽  
Team Based Learning ◽  
Course Material ◽  
Consultation Skills ◽  
Evaluation Survey

The learning and teaching strategy for a pharmacy consultation skills module was changed to Team-Based Learning (TBL) with the aim of motivating students to engage with course material pre-class and take deeper approaches to learning during class. Results from administering a validated TBL instrument suggests that students are more accountable and are satisfied with and have preference for TBL over traditional methods. Exam results show a 13% improvement in mean end-of- year examinations compared with pre-TBL results. Thematic analysis of written comments on the module evaluation survey suggest that they enjoyed learning using TBL and found it more engaging, stimulating and more effective for their learning; however, it could be improved through better management of workshop timings and more effective facilitation of discussion. TBL appears to have potential as a pedagogic approach in pharmacy education.

scholarly journals Membudayakan Keterampilan Menulis pada Mading Kelas untuk Melatih Kreativitas Siswa

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 242-249
Author(s):  
Arnelia Dwi Yasa ◽  
Denna Delawanti Chrisyarani
Keyword(s):  
Community Service ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Bulletin Board ◽  
Student Work ◽  
Average Value ◽  
High Effect ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Media ◽  
Reading Culture

Writing is an inseparable activity from everyday human life. Writing skills can be fostered from diligent reading. One of the reading media as well as the media for pouring student work is mading. Mading is a vehicle for applying students' abilities, especially in the field of writing. MI Manbaul Ulum Karangduren is a school located in Malang Regency. The school does not yet have a class bulletin board containing student work. Thus, the opportunity for students to develop their creativity in writing is hampered. Efforts are needed to improve writing skills for students to build a reading culture. One way is to publish bulletin as a teaching aid and coaching. Through bulletin board, it is hoped that students can have creativity in writing. The results of community service activities show that students' writing skills have improved. The average value of N-Gain Creativity Test scores 0.73 in the high category. This shows the level of effectiveness of the treatment has a high effect on the post test.

scholarly journals The Significance of “mushin”: The Essential Mind of Zen Buddhist Philosophy for Humans in a Contemporary World

Asian Studies ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hisaki HASHI
Keyword(s):  
Philosophy Of Mind ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Buddhist Philosophy ◽  
Digital Networks ◽  
Human Origin ◽  
Dynamic Approach ◽  
Contemporary World ◽  
The Mind ◽  
Zen Buddhist

In our time of an information highway, digital networks are linked around the clock. Among various data many people are unconsciously depending on IT and digital medias with their body––but without any mind. The human origin, its creative thinking and acting, transmitting one idea to another for reforming and developing something new has been quite forgotten. Against this omnipresent phenomenon the Zen Buddhist Philosophy of Mind shows a dynamic approach to re-create and re-construct a human life, accompanied by the unique concept of the absolute one, “mu” (無), mu-shin (無心), the mind of mu presents a dynamic unity in its flexible activity.

Language Problems of First Year Science Students

2011 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Felicia Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
International Student ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Approaches To Learning ◽  
First Year ◽  
Student Body ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
Language Needs ◽  
The University

The chapter discusses the background of a project which aimed at addressing the language needs of a diverse student body (both domestic and international student body) by embedding strategic approaches to learning and teaching in first year sciences in tertiary education. These strategies consisted of active learning skills which are widely used in language learning. The disciplines covered by the project were Biology, Chemistry and Physics and involved the University of Canberra, University of Sydney, University of Tasmania, University of Technology, Sydney, and University of Newcastle in Australia. This project was funded by the Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC).

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