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. I began the process of discovering the big picture by researching different learning theories and recalling my personal journey through learning theories. Understanding where I came from and being aware of the different directions I could go allowed me to create my learning philosophy. My learning philosophy reflects the learning style of a social constructivist who uses behaviorist methodologies. I continued the process of discovering the big picture by following Fink’s guide to create a 3-Column table which outlines the alignment of outcomes, activities, and assessments for one of my classes. I then proceeded to following the UbD template which outlines the alignment of outcomes, assessments, and learning activities for a specific unit within my class. I then had the opportunity to consider the “glue” that would piece all of this together, growth mindset. In the course EDLD 5302 Concepts of Educational Technology, I had developed a Growth Mindset Plan. After going through more courses in the DLL program and after getting to work with different students, my Growth Mindset Plan has evolved. Realistically, this plan will continue to evolve as I learn more, experience more, try more, and reflect more. Rediscovering the importance of focusing on the learning and creating a significant learning environment, impacts my innovation plan (student e-portfolios) by reminding me of where the focus needs to lie. If I place all of the focus on the actual e-portfolio and revolve instruction around the e-portfolios, then the purpose will fail. The e-portfolios should be a tool for students to reflect on their learning and to piece meaningful learning experiences together. If I keep the big picture in view and continue to see the importance in the role of creating a significant learning environment for my students, the e-portfolios will be very powerful tools that will lead to significant learning. References: L. Dee Fink, (2003) Creating significant learning experiences: An integrated approach to designing college courses. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Wiggins, G. & McTighe, J. (2005). Understanding by design (expanded second ed.). Alexandria, Virginia: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
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