A three pointer!
Three artifacts all in one shot 🙂
The thought papers in ETEC 512 were all about efficiency. You needed to be able to make a clear argument in just one page. In basketball too you will always aim to do things in the most efficient way possible. We teacher our players several, sometimes complicated offensives, all the be able to score. However, a good coach will make sure their team knows that the offensive is not the bottom line, scoring is! If you can score with a fast break, without setting up your offensive it is that much better and faster. Just like in that case these papers have to be done well because they are so simple, otherwise you will not score.
At first this writing tasks was a bit challenging. I had to cut more then half of my work the first time around. With practice, like most things this became much easier, and I did begin to enjoy the tasks of making a point without any unnecessary details.
Thought Paper 1: Behaviourist Principles and Learning
Abstract:
Behaviourist techniques can be helpful in creating learning environments where behavouirs will allow for learning to occur. However, relying on one theory for evaluating learning would be un-useful and limiting. The world of educational research has many theories, and it would be impractical to use only one. Equally, it would be unwise to ignore one. In these cases behaviourism helps to give one of the reasons why learning as increased. It cannot however, tell you if the instructional strategies the teacher uses are effective, among many other things. Behaviourism can offer a piece of information about learning, but does not explain a complete picture.
ETEC 512 – C.Langford – Thought Paper #1
Thought Paper 2: The Potential of Neuroscience and Teaching
Abstract:
Neural understanding has the potential to empower teachers. Providing opportunities to enhance the neurological understandings of teachers could assist them in designing and delivering of curriculum. With time and partnership, neural understanding has the potential to empower teachers. The focus on learning can bridge the gap between neurology and education. It can with some improvements promote the mutual relationships between good teaching, good learning, and good brains.
ETEC 512 – Clangford – Thought Paper #2
Thought Paper 3: Constructivist Teaching and Learning
Abstract:
From a constructivist perspective learners construct their own understanding of the world. The teacher uses methods that build on the student’s prior knowledge and allow them to explore, question and be engaged the learning. The constructivist teacher’s role is to guide, instead of delivering facts and information. Knowledge comes from an accumulation of experiences by the student.