Prior to starting the course EDLD 5313 Creating Significant Learning Environments, I believed that the learning environment referred solely to the physical aspects of my classroom. Now I know that it extends far beyond that. The post Creating Significant Learning Environments, contains my thoughts on the importance of CSLE, how we need to allow students time to explore/discover on their own in order for them to take ownership of their learning, which will lead to more meaningful learning experiences, and the importance of seeing the big picture.
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In the old model of teaching, knowledge is simply transferred from teachers to students, which is not suitable for this century. Thomas & Brown (2011) discuss in detail The New Culture of Learning which is better suited for the 21st century. This model is more of a learning based approach which focuses on learning via engagement within the world.
The new culture of learning compromises two elements. The first is a massive information network that provides almost unlimited access and resources to learn about anything. The second is a bounded and structured environment that allows for unlimited agency to build and experiment with things within these limits. (Thomas & Brown, 2011) In different videos, Douglas Thomas and Dr. Tony Bates both use the analogy of a plants in a garden to stress the point that teachers cannot force students to learn. We cannot simply funnel knowledge into their brains. What we can do, much like a gardener, is provide a good environment to grow. This is why the creating a significant learning environment is so important. |
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