In this table outlined in the Module 1 notes, I read through them struggling to see which one was better or worse in each situation. I grappled with which was the stronger for a range of situations and came to the conclusion that I am both an objectivist and a constructivist...and then I read the following paragraph!
"As you move through this course, you will find that we have taken an “eclectic” approach to our design, attempting to address a number of different approaches and perspectives. Although it may appear that there are many tensions between the various schools of thought, if you do adopt a more eclectic approach, you will find you spend a lot less time trying to determine which approach is the “best” and more time considering which is the most appropriate mix for your particular context."
And this is what I was doing...I try and relate the articles to me situation and I found myself a little disjointed in my thinking...but I like the eclectic approach...that is more my style...however, I am starting to think more about trying out certain units of work following a very constructivist approach....this might be the start of my project...I am thinking of a unit I have planned little for and am not happy with the result - mainly because I didn;t know what I wanted the students to learn - this topic is robotics....we have only just received the equipment necessary for this topic late last year...and I implemented the topic in a very ad-hoc manner. I would like to formalise this more....will keep thinking.
Chris :-???
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