Session 14

• Mathematics
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

Element 2 - Supporting Education 

Session 14 

T - level in Education & Early Years 

ZE30801 

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Learning objectives 

By the end of the session all learners will be able to:

1. Explain and explore the connectivism approach in practice.
2. Explain Downes Modernised learning delivery strategies. 
3. Explore and assess Lave & Wengers community of practice. 
4. Understand Siemens learning theory for the digital age and MOOC. 

How long is the critical period to learn language in relation to Chomsky?

1. 3 years
2. 8 years
3. 5 years
4. 10 years

Who created the theory of the language acquisition device?

1. Jerome Bruner
2. Noam Chomsky
3. Maria Montessori
4. Cathy Nutbrown

Language acquisition support system (LASS) is who's theory?

1. Lave and Wenger
2. Noam Chomsky
3. Jerome Bruner
4. Lev Vygotsky

Vygotsky created....

1. Zone of actual and proximal development
2. Language acquisition device
3. Attachment theory
4. He wasn't a theorist

Which one of the theorists is not a behaviourist?

1. John Bowlby
2. Ivan Pavlov
3. John Watson
4. B.F . Skinner

What is connectivism?

Connectivism in Education is a pedagogical approach that informs the way teachers facilitate learning. The intention with this approach is to not rely on a teacher, instead teachers can utilise the support of technology and social media. 

The approach promotes collaboration and knowledge sharing amongst students, encouraging them to be active participants of their learning. 

Then intention of this approach is to promote individuality and motivation of own perspectives and points used from wider reading. 

Massive open online courses (MOOC)

https://www.mooc.org/

Using the link above, research and read the article about Massive open online courses (MOOC).

What is MOOC?

Massive open online courses (MOOC) are a variety of online courses that can feature a vast range of traditional online courses at low cost. Costs normally range on course type and age. 

MOOC supports connectivism as it facilitates online learning, it supports collaborative learning through online  networking. 

This is a known form of distant learning. 

The couse provider is often a university who would support the learner virtually to ensure they are completing tasks and work on time. 

Research - Khan Academy 

Click the link below to look at an example of MOOC called Khan Academy.

https://www.khanacademy.org/

Research what is available to learn online?

Tell your partner, what your thoughts are?

George Siemen's learning theory 

The theory of connectivism is particularly associated with George Siemens. 

He created a paper called the 'learning theory for digital age'

The key concept of his theory is for children and young people to master the skill to be able to use and understand accurate and relevant information and how to analyse information gained. 

From the connectivism perspective it is thought technology supports many of the earlier learning theories, however it is notable children in Early years have more access to technology than ever before. 

A key feature of connectivism is that much learning can happen across peer networks that take place online. 

In connectivist learning, a teacher will guide students to information and answer key questions as needed

Nodes

These can be objects, books or the web browser, they all will connect to form part of learning network.

Book

Internet

Communication

Socialising

Article

School

Stephen Downes Modernised learning delivery

Stephen Downes worked with George Siemens they both worked together to collaborate the connectivist approach to support network learning as well as independent learning.

in 2018 Downes developed modernised learning strategies  with the intent to enhance and improve online delivery. Downes was a firm supporter of combination learning completed virtually, the use of mobile phones, videos and podcasts.

Consider learning as connecting the dots between our own learning, its not about just using google its about using it in a way that roots foundations of learning.

Jean Lave & Etienne Wenger - 'Community of practice'

This theory supports the pedagogy of 'connectivism' but is different in comparison to Siemens & Downes. 

the concept of this theory focuses on the way social groups and networking can come together to learn, exchange ideas and explore specific information they are interested in. 

The main difference of this theory is that it steps away from technology and virtual reality, its more so about coming together to enhance knowledge.

For example: Going to the library in a social group. 

Other pedagogical approaches to learning 

Social networking  Utilising social network in friendship groups to aid learning using a connectivism approach.

 Gamification

Duolingo / Blooket / Kahoot. 

This turns learning in to tasks that could range to competitive.

 Immersive learning

Students are 'immersed' (involved) in their learning. Working together to assess and make connections between their learning using their class environment and the internet.

Theory/ pedagogy/Approaches

We will now work on your activity plans focusing on the theory section. 

As a T - level student you learner theory, pedagogy and approaches. 

When completing this section we need to be using key words with reference to theory & pedagogy!! 

Pedagogy - Teaching approaches, how we support children and young people to learn. 

Connectivism / Behaviourism / Cognitive constructivism / Social constructivism