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I appreciate the constructivist learning theory more. The teaching model should be learner-centred learning. Teachers are the helpers and promoters of meaning construction, not the imparters and indoctrinators of knowledge. Students are the active builders of knowledge, not the passive receivers and indoctrinated objects of external stimuli. In this process, the integration of modern technology and education can make students more active in the process of building their own worlds. For example, in my previous language learning class, under the organization of the teacher, I used different scenarios created by the computer to communicate, negotiate, discuss, and answer questions with teachers and students. As mentioned by Ertmer and Newby (2018), knowledge is generated in a related environment, personal experience and interaction are used to construct different understandings of knowledge. Under the constructive learning framework, teachers should not only create situations to allow students to construct knowledge autonomously; in the classroom, teachers can also design some questions without standard answers to guide students to cultivate open and divergent thinking.
As George Siemens (2004) mentioned, with the advancement of computer network communication technology, people’s learning environment has evolved and turned into a completely different digital age. Therefore, teachers should make rational use of the advantages of various audiovisual media, mobilize students’ multiple senses to participate in the learning process, and fundamentally improve the effectiveness of information transmission. Each of these theories has advantages and disadvantages, and new digital technology can make these theories more flexible and reasonable to be applied in teaching practice.
Thank you
1.Ertmer, P. & Newby, T. (2018). Behaviourism, Cognitivism, Constructivism. In R. West (Ed.), Foundations of Learning and Instructional Design Technology (1st ed.). Available at https://lidtfoundations.pressbooks.com/chapter/behaviorism-cognitivism-constructivism/ 2.Siemens, G. (2004). A learning theory for the digital age. Retrieved March 26, 2007, from http://www.elearnspace.org/Articles/connectivism.htm
Hello Sheng Li,
Thanks for sharing your teaching philosophy and the significance of technology in bringing a change in this teaching-learning environment. Modern education is more focussed on inclusiveness, which can be integrated conveniently with the help of digital tools and apps. This learner-based learning is the foundation of inclusive education. Living in this globalized world, we as teachers cannot be aloof to the importance of educational technology. We as educators have to change to bring “change” in this changing environment. This can be achieved through connectivism. Online libraries, Google Scholar, Game-based learning, online digital forums, etc. help and improve the quality and quantity of knowledge and information.
Take care.
Gagan
Hi Sheng Li,
Thank you for sharing your educational philosohy and the experience in language learning. Constructivism is bring teachers and students together, and digital technology is making this relationship even closer. That would be the best future.