Innovative Pedagogies
Formative Analytics
Teachback
Place-Based Learning
Learning with Drones
Learning with Robots
Six approaches prove that they are strong or emerging evidence that they can effectively contribute to the development of skills and competences such as critical thinking, problem-solving, digital literacy, thinking like a scientist, group work, and affective development.
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Citizen Inquiry
Utilizes robots to assist in teaching and learning processes.
Students teach back what they have learned, reinforcing their understanding and allowing teachers to assess comprehension
This method connects learning to local community and environment, making education more relevant and engaging
Definition: Citizen science involves public participation in scientific research, which supports learning and skill development.
Activities: Can be online (e.g., Zooniverse, nQuire) or offline (e.g., bioblitz), utilizing mobile and networked technologies for enhanced investigations.
This approach uses data to provide real-time feedback to students and teachers, helping to tailor instruction to individual needs. Unlike traditional analytics that focus on learning outcomes, formative analytics aim to support the learning process itself through tools like visualizations and personalized feedback.
Enhances fieldwork by allowing students to explore outdoor environments.
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Educational Theory:
Radical Constructivism: Knowledge is seen as an adaptive process where understanding is built through mutual language and consensus.
Cybernetic Theory: Emphasizes structured conversation and feedback to create a system of mutual understanding.
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Process:
An expert or knowledgeable person explains a topic to someone less knowledgeable.
The less knowledgeable person then teaches back what they have learned.
If successful, the expert provides more details; if not, they clarify and the process repeats until mutual understanding is achieved.
Classroom Application:
Example: In a science class learning about eclipses, students pair up. One explains what they know about solar eclipses, then they receive further instruction, and the second student teaches back the new information. They ask questions and clarify until both understand.
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Self-Regulated Learning (SRL): Essential for students in blended or online environments, SRL strategies help learners achieve personal learning goals with minimal teacher guidance.
Research Evidence: Studies show formative analytics support SRL, with tools like nStudy helping students understand self-regulation cycles and improve performance in various subjects.
Impact on Learning: Formative analytics encourage critical reflection and adjustment of learning strategies, leading to better engagement and performance.
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Key Aspects:
Service Learning: Students and teachers work together to solve local community problems, gaining a range of skills in the process.
Mobile and Networked Technologies: These technologies enable new ways to construct and share knowledge, allowing learning to occur while mobile and facilitating communication among students, teachers, and other stakeholders.
Enhanced Learning Experiences: Digital layers can augment the physical and social environment, providing richer experiences and greater access to resources and expertise.
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Historical Context: Seymour Papert developed the Logo Turtles in 1980, one of the first educational robots, grounded in Constructivist learning theory.
Constructivist Approach: This pedagogy involves students actively engaging in real-world problem-solving activities. The original turtles helped children understand basic mathematical concepts through experimentation.
Modern Application: In Japanese classrooms, 11- and 12-year-olds program wheeled robots to navigate obstacle courses, promoting teamwork and problem-solving.
Theoretical Influence: Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory is emphasized, highlighting the role of language and social interaction in cognitive development.
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Outdoor Fieldwork: Drones enhance traditional student-centered outdoor fieldwork by allowing students to explore physical environments more effectively.
Experiential Learning: Engaging in outdoor learning, reflecting on experiences, conceptualizing learning, and experimenting with new actions align with Kolb’s (1984) experiential learning theory.
Multimodal Learning: Drones combine human senses with multimedia capabilities (image and video capture), enriching the learning experience.
Research and Data Collection: Drones assist in collecting scientific data from various perspectives and hard-to-reach places, supporting research-based learning.
Informal Learning: In settings like nature reserves and cultural heritage sites, drones facilitate discovery-based learning, making the visitor experience more engaging.
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Inquiry Learning: Citizen science is grounded in inquiry-based learning, encouraging higher-order thinking and connections with world knowledge.
Historical Context: Rooted in Dewey’s learning through experience and the discovery learning movement of the 1960s.
Citizen Inquiry: Combines inquiry learning with mass participation, shifting the role of scientific inquiry to the general public. Utilizes web 2.0 and mobile technologies for broad engagement.