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JULY 11, 2014

This is number 24 in my series on learning theories. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. The last post highlighted issues around the andragogy theory of Malcolm Knowles. Bandura Social Learning Theory 4.

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JUNE 6, 2014

This is number 15 in my series on learning theories. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. In this post, we take a look at an emerging theory of learning proposed by Stewart Hase and Chris Kenyon, known as Heutagogy.

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APRIL 16, 2014

Many of the earlier learning theories place the learner in splendid isolation. From the neo-behaviourist theories of Thorndike, Watson and Skinner, we were led to believe that learners respond to stimuli and make associations between the two, and that these links represent learning. Unported License.

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AUGUST 31, 2014

This is number 27 in my series on learning theories. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. In this post, I will examine Jack Merizow''s Transformative Learning theory. Bandura Social Learning Theory 4.

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Learning with e's

MARCH 16, 2014

David White , who is at Oxford University, is probably best known for his theory of Digital Residents and Visitors. Prensky''s Natives and Immigrants was a popular theory within the education world a decade ago, but upon close examination it turned out to be fraught with difficulties and flaws. It was simply a myth. Unported License.

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MARCH 13, 2014

New theories for the networked, digital age, emerging cultures of learning and a hyper-connected and networked society. Differentials between academic practices, and the variety of roles we adopt within communities of practice and learning. Flipped classes, Massive Open Online Courses and Mind Technologies. Unported License.

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JUNE 16, 2018

There is a connection here also to the theory of heutagogy , which in Blaschke et al's terms, places the learner at the centre, as 'the primary driver of the learning process and experience.' 1985) The role of meta-learning in study process. Blaschke, Kenyon and Has, 2014). British Journal of Educational Psychology , 55, 185-212.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2014

The student participants adapted quickly to the roles they were assigned, but then they began to exceed the expectations of Zimbardo and his team. Several theories emerged or were redeveloped as a result of the experiment. There may also be some useful insight into problems such as bullying and truancy. Unported License.

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AUGUST 25, 2014

This is number 26 in my series on learning theories. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. The previous post highlighted issues around the theory of Communities of Practice, from the work of Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger.

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Learning with e's

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

by Steve Wheeler is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Some cautionary tales and light-hearted stories were also thrown into the mix. Here is the link to the full video, with synchronised slides and contributions from the audience. Any comments are very welcome. Unported License.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Theory vs. Application in Instructional Design: One Academics View A long time ago, I decided I was much better at the practical side of things than the theoretical. See what John has to say in Instructional Design and Academia -- Where Theory and Practice RARELY Meet. I did great in Calculus AB(?)

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OCTOBER 9, 2018

Learning in the digital age involves a lot of technology, but fundamentally the role of the learner is still to explore, discover and acquire knowledge. There are many theories and constructs that can inform us of the nature and potential impact of connected learning. Unported License. Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e's.

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JUNE 1, 2014

This is number 11 in my series of short posts on learning theories. My intention is to work through the alphabet of psychologists and provide a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. In this post, we continue to explore Festinger''s work, this time focusing on his theory of cognitive dissonance.

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Learning with e's

MARCH 13, 2018

Image from Pixabay Flawed though it is, Maslow's theory of motivation highlights at least one important theme: We are social beings and we need to know that we belong. A key role of the teacher is to ensure that all children feel they belong. Belonging needs are complex and are sometimes misunderstood. Unported License.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Now that I’m in a position to give back to my own line management/leadership role I feel I am better placed to give similar support and encouragement. I try and use good quality royalty free images available under a Creative Commons license, but I am also conscious that they may fall into the trap I describe above.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2013

Firstly, the traditional role of teachers is changing. Teacher roles have been moving from didactic to facilitative roles ever since constructivist theories started to enter into teacher training curricula. What are the implications of this trend? Unported License. Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e''s.

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APRIL 8, 2013

However, the role of the teacher is also paramount in the success of TEAL approaches. A number of psychological and social learning theories can be applied to explain the transformative potential of this approach. Unported License. Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e''s.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Photo by Crabchick on Flickr In my #3quotes series I have been citing directly from the texts of education thinkers, because it is important to apply ideas and theories in context. The role of tutoring in problem solving. Too often, writers cite from theorists using secondary sources instead of delving into the original texts.

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AUGUST 2, 2016

His efforts to reform education through advancing social-constructivist theory will be perhaps one of his most important legacies. Papert has been widely acknowledged for developing the theory of constructionism. Seymour Papert passed away this week aged 88. Kids who do not like school will tell you it's not because it's too hard.

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Learning with e's

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Don't worry though, there's a theory for everything, including chaotic forms of learning. Post modern theories of society are often difficult to comprehend, largely due to the dense and at times inscrutable style in which post-modernist theorists write. What role does the personal learning network play in this kind of learning?

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AUGUST 21, 2019

In Digital Transformation (Siebel, 2019) Siebel uses the theory of evolution as an analogy for the current disruptions we see across the business world. Digital transformation of our world by Steve Wheeler was written in Plymouth, England and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Don't worry though, there's a theory for everything, including chaotic forms of learning. Post modern theories of society are often difficult to comprehend, largely due to the dense and at times inscrutable style in which post-modernist theorists write. What role does the personal learning network play in this kind of learning?

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Learning with e's

JUNE 20, 2013

Allow me elaborate: Many of our pedagogical theories and much of our practice in higher education is grounded in, and has been derived from, a pre-digital era, when the lecturer or professor was central to the process of education, and where the classroom was the predominant place for learning to take place. Academic roles are changing.

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Learning with e's

JANUARY 16, 2016

The division of labour required to engage an entire community of learners in these activities is often uneven and can be explained within the activity theory framework proposed by Engeström (1993). 1993) Developmental studies of work as a test-bench of activity theory: The case of primary care medical practice. But it's not easy.

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Learning with e's

AUGUST 16, 2012

In his 2003 book 'Six Degrees', Duncan Watts expounded the idea of being connected in the digital age, drawing upon the theories of psychologist Stanley Milgram. Watts, for example, discusses the nature of biological viruses and uses the concept as a means to develop his ideas and theories around social connections in a digital world.

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Learning with e's

MARCH 6, 2014

Developing his theory, Goffman''s thinking was probably influenced by symbolic interactionists such as George Herbert Mead and Charles Cooley, and sociologists such as Emile Durkheim and Talcott Parsons. Never the less, they are performing a role, and are unwittingly engaging with an audience of others. Unported License.

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Learning with e's

JULY 27, 2012

This is exactly what Vygotsky had in mind when he proposed his famous Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) theory. One of the great, unchanging roles of a parent is to be an informal teacher of their children, and older siblings also take a hand. Everyone is a teacher. We all have the ability to help others to learn. Unported License.

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OCTOBER 10, 2019

Significantly, the increasing role the World Wide Web plays in the shaping of modern tribal culture causes Weber’s notion to resonate. Until recent technological innovation, people with common tribal identity lived in geographically specific locations, and considered areas of land to be their sole territory. and Rowsell, J.

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Learning Visions

MAY 21, 2007

Monday, May 21, 2007 Learning Styles as Fortune Telling My research into understanding the role of learning styles in e-Learning continues. As a practical person, I tend to avoid theory. But in my quest for an informal M.Ed, Ive got to get into theory a bit, right? Im struck by why I find this topic so interesting.

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Learning with e's

AUGUST 25, 2014

Photo by Steve Wheeler This is number 26 in my series on learning theories. I'm working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. The theory has been a basic element of all teacher education for several decades. Knowles Andragogy 24.

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Learning with e's

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Gee provides several principles that together constitute a games based learning theory. This can result in forms of role playing where the gamer can choose to be a hero, a villain, or something entirely different. Photo by Steve Wheeler The games we play by Steve Wheeler is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0

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FEBRUARY 13, 2015

But this is just the start, and more can be done to ensure that the present day education system adequately prepares young people to take up their roles in a rapidly changing world. A specific theory of learning, Seymour Papert''s constuctionist learning theory , could be applied to explain this. Unported License.

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Learning with e's

JUNE 16, 2017

Later, in my first professional role as a technician, I built a desktop personal computer from a kit, soldering all the components into place, connecting and building, testing and finally using. While still in school I was inspired by a visit to a technology museum. It all began a long time ago. Unported License.

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MARCH 20, 2013

This, according the Flipped Classroom theory, frees up a lot more time for discussion, specialist tutor input and collaborative work around the subject being studied. Where the Flipped Classroom still maintains some role for the traditional classroom, MOOCs replace them completely. There are other spaces to use. Unported License.

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AUGUST 1, 2011

This is exactly what Vygotsky had in mind when he proposed his famous Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) theory. One of the great, unchanging roles of a parent is to be an informal teacher of their children, and older siblings also take a hand. Everyone on Earth is a teacher. We all have the ability to help others to learn.

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Learning with e's

SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

In groups of threes and fours, the student nurses were sent out to conceive their video, script and storyboard it, decide on roles, procure their props, scout out shooting locations, record their video, and then edit it. Photo by Ah Zut Learning by making by Steve Wheeler is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0

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MARCH 4, 2015

Kumar went on to discuss the role of assessment in online learning. Contructionism is a theory of learning by making. Photo by Paul Keheler on Wikimedia Commons Constructionism 3.0 by Steve Wheeler is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 and how it might be different to 2.0

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