Embedded Files
There are some teaching principles that are particularly effective in teaching ICT skills.
There are some teaching principles that are particularly effective in teaching ICT skills.
Differentiation
Differentiation
refers to instruction which takes into account the privious knowledge and the desired level of skills. In order to achieve this ambitious goal, we first assess the learning need and derive an individual learning path from this. Regular exercices and learning progress checks provide feedback to the learner whether he or she is still on track. The tutor supports the learners on their way. By solving a TMA (Teacher Marked Assignment) the tutor is able to ensure the learning success.
Learning by doing
Learning by doing
'Learning is not a spectator sport. Students do not learn much just sitting in classes listening to teachers, memorizing pre-packaged assignments, and spitting out answers. They must talk about what they are learning, write reflectively about it, relate to past experiences, and apply it to their daily lives. They must make what they learn part of themselves.'
As the Chinese proverb says:
‘Tell me, I’ll forget;
‘Tell me, I’ll forget;
Show me, I’ll remember;
Show me, I’ll remember;
Involve me, I’ll understand.
Involve me, I’ll understand.
Big Picture first
Big Picture first
Provide the big picture first - then zoom in:
Example 1: In Excel explain first the three panes before presenting different formating functions.
Example 2: Explain absolute and relative References before solving complex problems.
Looking at the big picture involves trying to see the entire scope of a concept. This can be a tactical way to obtain a full sense or understanding of things. Many learners don't like to begin a task or commitment unless they're able to picture the whole thing from beginning to end!
Once they understand the concept they can integrate new detailed knowledge in a meaningful way.
References.docx
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse