Teaching and Learning in an ODL University: Bridging the Gap between the Learning Environment, Learners and Instructors
Many researchers have commented that educators need to use different techniques and methodologies in an online, distance learning (ODL) environment. The constructivist perspective is said to be especially relevant to the ODL environment as it emphasizes independent learning and the active constructi...
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| description | Many researchers have commented that educators need to use different techniques and methodologies in an online, distance learning (ODL) environment. The constructivist perspective is said to be especially relevant to the ODL environment as it emphasizes independent learning and the active construction of knowledge, which suits ODL learners as they are usually self-motivated and more mature. However, two questions come to mind – do instructors and learners in the ODL environment really embrace constructivist principles in teaching and learning, or is there a gap between the learning environment, learners and instructors? This paper attempts to answer these questions by determining the preferred teaching and learning styles of instructors and learners in an ODL university, to gauge if they are more behaviourist or constructivist in their teaching beliefs and practices. It also attempts to identify the constructivist elements present in an ODL university and come up with conceptual framework for nurturing constructivist practices.(Authors' abstract) |
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| spelling | my.oum.2952017-01-03T07:27:02Z Teaching and Learning in an ODL University: Bridging the Gap between the Learning Environment, Learners and Instructors Woo, Tai-Kwan Tick-Meng , Lim LC5201 Education extension. Adult education. Continuing education Many researchers have commented that educators need to use different techniques and methodologies in an online, distance learning (ODL) environment. The constructivist perspective is said to be especially relevant to the ODL environment as it emphasizes independent learning and the active construction of knowledge, which suits ODL learners as they are usually self-motivated and more mature. However, two questions come to mind – do instructors and learners in the ODL environment really embrace constructivist principles in teaching and learning, or is there a gap between the learning environment, learners and instructors? This paper attempts to answer these questions by determining the preferred teaching and learning styles of instructors and learners in an ODL university, to gauge if they are more behaviourist or constructivist in their teaching beliefs and practices. It also attempts to identify the constructivist elements present in an ODL university and come up with conceptual framework for nurturing constructivist practices.(Authors' abstract) 2009-08-12 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed text https://library.oum.edu.my/repository/295/1/teaching_ici9.pdf Woo, Tai-Kwan and Tick-Meng , Lim (2009) Teaching and Learning in an ODL University: Bridging the Gap between the Learning Environment, Learners and Instructors. In: ICI9 - International Conference on Information, 12-13 August 2009, Kuala Lumpur. https://library.oum.edu.my/repository/295/ |
| spellingShingle | LC5201 Education extension. Adult education. Continuing education Woo, Tai-Kwan Tick-Meng , Lim Teaching and Learning in an ODL University: Bridging the Gap between the Learning Environment, Learners and Instructors |
| title | Teaching and Learning in an ODL University: Bridging the Gap between the Learning Environment, Learners and Instructors |
| title_full | Teaching and Learning in an ODL University: Bridging the Gap between the Learning Environment, Learners and Instructors |
| title_fullStr | Teaching and Learning in an ODL University: Bridging the Gap between the Learning Environment, Learners and Instructors |
| title_full_unstemmed | Teaching and Learning in an ODL University: Bridging the Gap between the Learning Environment, Learners and Instructors |
| title_short | Teaching and Learning in an ODL University: Bridging the Gap between the Learning Environment, Learners and Instructors |
| title_sort | teaching and learning in an odl university: bridging the gap between the learning environment, learners and instructors |
| topic | LC5201 Education extension. Adult education. Continuing education |
| url | https://library.oum.edu.my/repository/295/1/teaching_ici9.pdf https://library.oum.edu.my/repository/295/ |
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