Subject: [IFETS-DISCUSSION:3217] Re: IFETS-DISCUSSION digest 404
From: Lora Kaisler (lkaisler@imsa.edu)
Date: Thu 18 Apr 2002 - 17:15:40 MEST
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2002 10:15:40 -0500 From: Lora Kaisler <lkaisler@imsa.edu> Subject: [IFETS-DISCUSSION:3217] Re: IFETS-DISCUSSION digest 404
It has been my experience that good teachers provide the scaffolding
needed to help learners develop internally motivated and independent
learning strategies. This scaffolding is fairly rigid when supplied to
novice learners of any concept and age level. It is gradually decreased
as the learner becomes more adept. Perhaps this is the middle ground we
are seeking? Best practice would then be the gradual phasing from
instructor lead learning experiences to independent learners. This will
involve freedom to take risks on the part of teachers as well as learners.
IFETS Discussion List wrote:
> IFETS-DISCUSSION Digest 404
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> Message-ID: <035901c1e684$cb6ceef0$6401a8c0@brent>
> From: "Brent Muirhead" <bmuirhead@email.uophx.edu>
> To: <ifets-discussion@lighthouse.valdosta.edu>
> Subject: [IFETS-DISCUSSION:3208] fostering independent learning
> Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 22:57:35 -0400
>
> Greetings Mark!
>
> You stated that "I can't help noticing a tension between Collis's fifth and
> sixth points. What sort of middle-ground exists that might be added to a
> list of best
> practice principles, one that recognises students' desire for
> self-regulation and responsibility while still reflecting an awareness that
> they may lack the skills to effectively do so? "
>
> One of the best practices is having instructors who can effectively help
> their students become more independent learners. Now, the key is to promote
> student growth with challenging work but avoid overwhelming them. It is
> difficult for some teachers to truly honor the experience and knowledge of
> their students. Unfortunately, some instructors create rigid class rules and
> regulations in their assignments that actually restrict student development.
> The student-centered paradigm must be supported by instructors who are
> willing to give their students the freedom to take risks.
>
>
> Brent Muirhead D.Min., Ph.D.
> Area Chair, MAED Curriculum & Technology
> University of Phoenix Online
> bmuirhead@email.uophx.edu
> 770-751-1783 (EST)
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