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The “how to tie a tie” video is a simple example of DIY learning. Especially as we investigate how DIY learning compares to (and complements) traditional classroom education, consider some of context of this video:
The “how to tie a tie” video is a simple example of DIY learning. Especially as we investigate how DIY learning compares to (and complements) traditional classroom education, consider some of context of this video:
- Chosen actively by learner
- On demand, when needed
- Purpose driven, for a specific need
- Real world application in place of academic assessment
Features of DIY Learning
Features of DIY Learning
What we consider DIY learning can be much more expansive than simple tutorials like this, but the key features brought out in this example can be used to understand this movement on a larger scale.
What we consider DIY learning can be much more expansive than simple tutorials like this, but the key features brought out in this example can be used to understand this movement on a larger scale.
How does DIY learning contrast to more conventional approaches?
How does DIY learning contrast to more conventional approaches?
AI image created with Microsoft Designer, prompt: person working on electronics at home, with video on computer monitor
Conventional Learning
Conventional Learning
- Teacher leads direction of learning
- Objectives and sequence set by curriculum and/or instructor
- Tasks and units often independent of each other
- Focus on broad range of preparation for future needs
- Assessment by instructor, specific assessment tasks for grading and promotion
DIY Learning
DIY Learning
- Learning chooses direction
- Learner has personal objectives
- More focused on project based learning, interconnected goals and tasks
- Focus on specific requirements for immediate needs
- Assessment by learner, teacher and peers, based on performance in meeting goals
Pedagogy vs Andragogy
Pedagogy vs Andragogy
Many of these distinctions mirror the common breakdown of pedagogy (teaching for children) vs. andragogy (teaching for adults).
Many of these distinctions mirror the common breakdown of pedagogy (teaching for children) vs. andragogy (teaching for adults).
AI image created with Microsoft Designer, prompt: split-screen image, children learning in kindergarten on left, adults learning in classroom on right
Pedagogy
Pedagogy
- Learner depends on teacher
- Little experience to draw on
- Learning planned by instructor
- Extrinsic motivation
- Subject focused
- Building essential skills
Andragogy
Andragogy
- Learner depends on self
- Considerable life experience
- Learning planned by learner
- Intrinsic motivation
- Problem focused
- Personal and professional development
(adapted from ELM and WGU )
While DIY learning initially appears very much in line with adult education, it can still be of benefit to children, either at home or inside a school context. This has led to the term Heutagogy, relating to self-directed learning as a distinct approach regardless of the learner’s age.
While DIY learning initially appears very much in line with adult education, it can still be of benefit to children, either at home or inside a school context. This has led to the term Heutagogy, relating to self-directed learning as a distinct approach regardless of the learner’s age.
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