2. Learning Approaches: Open Pedagogies

Open pedagogy is often based in informal learning, where learners tailor their learning pathway to suit their own needs. Open Educational Resources (OER), free-to-access resources that are available to Reuse, Revise, Remix, and Redistribute as defined by David Wiley’s four R’s (Hegarty, 2015, p.3), are key in facilitating Open Educational Practices (OEP). In OEP, learning is facilitated by both teachers and peers and requires openness, connectedness, trust, and innovation.  Continue reading

Response 2b: DIRECT INSTRUCTION LEARNING APPROACH TO THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE by Larissa K.

Expanding on Larissa K.’s post about the direct instruction learning approach:

I like how direct instruction makes it easy to plot out a clear lesson plan across a full curriculum/longer duration of time. It seems very methodical and systematic. The categorization of skill rather than age seems like it would be a very strategic way to organize instruction for different individuals to ensure a full understanding of curriculum materials and so that there are no gaps in their knowledge. Continue reading

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