EDCI335- ErinF

Learning Design

Peer Review: Pod 11’s Learning Resource

June 25, 2021 / / 0 Comments

First off, I want to thank you Pod 11 for your contribution to learning design through the learning resource assignment. Prior to reading this assignment, I had no background in Economics and found the subject to be just as complicated as math (I am not a math person). However, I think you presented a clear discussion of the topic that any learner would be able to comprehend. 

Strengths

-There is a strong explanation for how your learning outcomes will be met. For example, you emphasize breaking down the complicated concept of public goods “one by one” and explain that an example will be provided for each.

-I like how your group rules out Behaviourism due to accessibility needs.

-There is a strong utilization of group work to understand concepts for tests/ quizzes. This allows students to learn from each others strengths.

-Outstanding organization in part (7) where each learning outcomes has an associated activity to encourage a deeper understanding.

-The inclusion of ELL accessibility with strong examples of how your goal will be achieved

Possible Improvements

-Narrow the scope of what your learning resource is trying to achieve. In your overview your group explains how you aim to explain the basics of economics, concept of public goods (how to define and distinguish), and how to analyze different public goods. You could just aim to define the concept and distinguish it from one other concept.

-There could be a more diverse array of assessment. As it stands, there is a heavy weight on traditional testing such as quizzes and exams. You could include more project based testing that would allow students to learn/ work together.

-You could include visuals in the learning resource to help visual learning (for example, you could use notion).

Questions (After reading I was curious about…)

-Why did you choose this age group for the learning resource?

-What intersectionalities come into play in accessing public goods? They are supposed to be available to all but how does gender or socioeconomic status come into pay?

-What bench marks will you use to provide students with feedback?

Blog 1: Instruction Style

May 29, 2021 / / 0 Comments
PROMPT: BASED ON YOUR READING, WOULD YOU CONSIDER YOUR CURRENT INSTRUCTION STYLE MORE BEHAVIORIST, COGNITIVIST, OR CONSTRUCTIVIST? ELABORATE WITH YOUR SPECIFIC MINDSET AND EXAMPLES.

Learning designers are challenged with implementing theory in practical activities. Ertmer & Newby discuss the steps in achieving the daunting task of using theory practically and different instructional styles (2017). After reading about the different instructional styles, I was able to identify what style I currently use and what I would like to use in the future. It seems as though most “traditional” learning environments ustialize a behaviorist instructional style; consequently, since I have been taught from this perspective for most of my life, it is the instructional style I use now. 

In grade four I was tasked with learning the times tables (my worst nightmare). My teacher made everyone make flashcards to go through with each other and then we were tested. This behaviorist instructional style did not work for me and I can confidently say that I still do not know my times tables. Behaviorist instructional style seemed to be standard for the rest of my K-12 schooling and I have continued this trend in many of my teaching experiences. When I worked as a Bike Instructor, I would encourage repetition of skills and then milestone testing with rewards. For example, to teach riders to bike around cones I would first guide them and then let them do it themselves. I would high five them when they completed the cone circt by themselves and then once the whole group completed the skills we would have free time as a reward. This method seemed to work well for teaching biking but my personal experiences made me question how effective it was in the classroom. 

If I could go back and do my K-12 school experience over again I would have preferred to have a more diverse approach to instructional styles because not everyone learns the same. Consequently, I want to shift my current behaviorist instructional style to a constructivist perspective. When educators understand that learning is a two way street, both the educator and student learn something new. Further, when students are actively involved in their learning process a diverse and personal learning experience can be achieved. 

Ertmer, P. A., & Newby, T. (2017). Behaviorism, Cognitivism, Constructivism Comparing Critical Features From an Instructional Design Perspective. In edtechbooks. Retrieved from https://edtechbooks.org/lidtfoundations/behaviorism_cognitivism_constructivism

Introduction

May 9, 2021 / / 1 Comment

Hi all,

I am super excited to learn alongside you all this semester! My name is Erin, and I am from Vancouver, BC. I am in my 4th year of study majoring in Sociology and minoring in Education. In my free time, I enjoy spending time outdoors, skiing, hiking, and swimming. I hope to gain knowledge of different learning theories, learning evaluations, and (of course) learning design. I have included some pictures of my favourite spots below!

Until soon,
Erin

© 2024 EDCI335- ErinF

Theme by Anders Noren — Up ↑