Pedagogical Features - Classroom Practices |
Epistemology | Information in lecture format. | Discovery Learning. |
Philosophy of Teaching | Drill-and-practice with validation through quizzes, tests. | Project-based learning |
Underlying Psychology | Reinforcement through feedback with judgments of accuracy. | Concept mapping. Adaptive testing. |
Goal Orientation | Comprehensive exams. Skill-based objectives measured by performance on specific tasks. | Process-based objectives measured via worksamples. Discovery learning. |
Experiential Validity | Hands-on learning. | Presentation/explanations/discussions. |
Role of the Teacher | Teacher "lectures". Web site or text offers answers to odd-numbered problems. | Teacher "coaches". Questions are met with hints. Communication media used for by teacher for discussion. |
Latitude Afforded to the Teacher | Syllabus dictated by department or course leader. Web pages are not editable. | Professor can teach what she thinks is best. Web pages have "overlay" or "add-on" layers. |
Value of Errors | Polished presentation. Emphasis on correct calculations. | Trial and error learning. Repetitive tries not punished. Credit for effort and methodology, not answer. |
Theory of Motivation | Emphasis on applications and importance. | Students assumed to be interested. Emphasis on internal consistency and results. |
Accommodation of Individual Differences | Common background and abilities assumed. One path through material. Class all does same examples. | Material attempts to accommodate varied backgrounds. Multiple paths through material. Examples catered to student interest. |
Learner Control | Teacher sets syllabus, timing, etc.. | Web site allows many user choices with regard to the order and nature of content. Adaptive pages. |
Role of Cooperative Learning | Work done by groups or with help is not considered valid. | Cooperative learning encouraged by group work. Asynchronous communication used for cooperative learning. |
Primary User Activity | Texts, lectures, Web present material in non-interactive fashion. Enrichment is accomplished through references. | Highly interactive use of media. Students generate work which becomes part of the class. |
Role of Cultural Sensitivity | Material assumes common cultural background or views itself as culturally independent. | Teacher/instructional material considers how cultural differences might effect motivation, understanding, etc.. |
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