Designing for Flexible Learning Alan Staley. Information Transfer Problem-Based Learning...

Designing for Flexible Learning

Alan Staley

InformationTransfer

Problem-BasedLearning

ExperientialLearning

Facts, theories, and concepts transferredto students in discrete ‘chunks’

Subject contents arises from students independent learning (in groups) in trying to solve set problems

Individuals negotiate outcomes basedupon learners real life experiences.Emphasis on choice and personalrequirements

The Subject MatterLecturer ControlEmphasis on Teaching

Student AutonomyEmphasis on Learning

InformationTransfer

Problem-BasedLearning

ExperientialLearning

Passive receiver of information

Problem solver

Reflective practitioner

The StudentLecturer ControlEmphasis on Teaching

Student AutonomyEmphasis on Learning

InformationTransfer

Problem-BasedLearning

ExperientialLearning

The giver of information

Group facilitator of problem solving activities

1:1 Mentor

Group facilitator promoting the sharing of experiences

The TeacherLecturer ControlEmphasis on Teaching

Student AutonomyEmphasis on Learning

InformationTransfer

Problem-BasedLearning

ExperientialLearning

LecturesDuplicated notesTraditional seminars

Case studiesGroup work: Brain storming; presentations

Learning contractsDirected independent learningGroup work: Action Learning Sets

Teaching & Learning MethodsLecturer ControlEmphasis on Teaching

Student AutonomyEmphasis on Learning

InformationTransfer

Problem-BasedLearning

ExperientialLearning

EssaysExaminations

Group solutions/reports

Individual Learning Diaries &Portfolios of Evidence

Typical AssessmentLecturer ControlEmphasis on Teaching

Student AutonomyEmphasis on Learning

InformationTransfer

Problem-BasedLearning

ExperientialLearning

Online lecture notes/PowerPoint slidesOnline voice lectures/video lecturesOnline Objective TestingOnline Conference (questions from lecture)

Online Multimedia Case StudiesSimulationsOnline Conference (to discuss problem,share workloads, report back to group)

Online Learning ContractAutomatic upload of Learning Diary entry& Portfolio of EvidenceOnline Conference (to link theory/practice)

Use of ICTLecturer ControlEmphasis on Teaching

Student AutonomyEmphasis on Learning