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Learning, making and powerful ideas

Learning with e's

It was used to great effect as early as the 1960s so that children could learn how to programme floor robots known as Turtles. The connection between thinking and doing is exploited, and interacting with one''s environment to effect change can have a profound impact on young minds. Lave and Wenger Communities of Practice 26.

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Self fulfilling prophecies

Learning with e's

My most recent post featured locus of control theory, and today's post is about the Pygmalion Effect in education. As with all posts, this is a brief overview and a personal perspective on the application of the theory in practice. It is possible that this effect also extends to students in higher and further education.

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Design for life

Learning with e's

This can be a desirable effect if the student is required to learn something deeply and reason about its significance. Clearly, presenting problems is a more effective pedagogical approach than giving answers, especially if the aim is to encourage independent learning. Lave and Wenger Communities of Practice 26.

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Reflections from May trip to Italy, UK, and Netherlands

Jay Cross

A shadow form of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs kicks in. COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE. Chefs are my favorite example of organic communities of practice. Communities of practice can be subtle. Affordable, too. My diet was heavy on cheese, fish, and salads. Ron and I spoke throughout the evening.