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Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

The Roadmap of Collaboration Skills from Programmed Teaching to E-learning

Nataliia Morze , Rusudan Makhachashvili , Eugenia Smyrnova-Trybulska

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2016 | Abstract | pp. 41-56

The article presents the comparative analysis of the basic principles of pro-grammed teaching, and constructivism for their subsequent use in creating open learning didactics in view of the collaborative approach and collaboration-oriented activities. What is investigated is the fact that the same idea forms the basis of the two paradigms (constructivism and personal learning): the humanistic character of education, taking individual characteristics into account, the activity-based approach, and the collaborative activity of a student. The assumptions about increasing the efficiency of the educational process, based on the ideas of integrative unity of these concepts, are justified. Further development of the personally-oriented approach in terms of such interconnected approaches as e-learning, connectionism, and combined learning is discovered. Simultaneously, programmed teaching – also experiencing its renaissance – can be used effec-tively and purposefully in educational collaboration in connection with other paradigms.

2016-02-01



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

E-tutors’ Understanding and Level of Confidence in Using a Technological Pedagogical Knowledge Model in Open Distance E-Learning

Mpipo Zipporah Sedio

Language: EN | Published: 11-06-2024 | Abstract | pp. 1-18

The article aimed to investigate the perspectives of e-tutors regarding the importance of Technological Pedagogical Knowledge in an Open Distance e-Learning Institution. The article employs a quantitative survey method to allow students to articulate their impressions of how e-tutors leverage their topic expertise to impart knowledge. The study includes 350 students who are enrolled in a module. Its objective was to gain insights, using quantitative analysis, into the techniques used by e-tutors in delivering content. During the delivery of content, e-tutors provided explanations and support for different viewpoints, taking into
account students’ input on the choice, execution, and overall impact of teaching methods. The collected data were arranged and presented in tables. E-tutors recognized the use of Technological Pedagogical Knowledge (TPK) to assist and enhance online student activities. Therefore, it was found that constructivism could help to incorporate the TPK framework, thereby enhancing students’ understanding of the instructional design process. However, the study discovered a lack of comprehension among e-tutors regarding the TPK concept in relation to curriculum design.

2024-06-11



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

From Socratic Behaviourism to Digital Constructivism

António Manuel Diogo dos Reis , Olga Yakovleva , Eugenia Smyrnova-Trybulska , Nataliia Morze

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2018 | Abstract | pp. 11-28

The paper presents a synopsis of the evolution of methods and techniques up to the digital age and characterises the main aspects of behaviourist and constructivist models in order to study the development of new advanced pedagogical tools and methods in education science in constructivist environment. For the purpose of the study, an analysis of the technological evolution during the last decades and its impact on education science was made, with a special focus on virtual teaching and learning. The practical outcome of the study was a series of online seminars and workshops, prepared by the international team of the IRNet project. The keynotes and workshops were held during DLCC2017 Conference (Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Distance Learning, subtitle: Effective Development of Teachers’ Skills in the Area of ICT and E-learning) at the University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland. Video presentations and an automatic translation are available at: https://areis-en-constructivism.blogspot.pt.

2018-02-01