Ed5008 Design of programs
and learning environments
This course is based on
the belief that educators need theory and tools that allow them to create environments
conducive to learning. These learning-promoting environments are student centered
as opposed to instruction or teacher centered. The course comes from a position
that programs should be developed utilizing the following process: declaration
of purposes of learning, and organization of content and activities that lead
to the stimulation of students to explore and extend their understanding. The
design of environments and programs takes place in both the formal and non-formal
sectors of education, and may involve the use of a variety of technologies.
The learning activities of this course will be applied within the particular
context of each participant.
Objectives:
- Know the elements, phases
and characteristics of a design focused on learning.
- Create a proposal for
the design of a positive learning environment and a learning program.
- Apply the learning gained
from this course in the workplace specific to each participant.
Thematic Content:
Unit 1
- Characteristics of a
positive learning environment based on conemporary theories.
- Pedagogy of comprehension
- Performance based learning
-facets of comprehension and their implications in design
Unit 2
- Establishing attitudes
and positive perceptions in a learning centered environment
- Strategies for the creation
of attitudes and perceptions about the learning environment
- Strategies for the fostering
of attitudes and perceptions about the work done in the learning environment
- Planning to develop positive
attitudes and perceptions towards learning
Unit 3
- Phases of design of
an educational program from diverse contemporary theories or focal points.
-the ends and means of learning.
- Selection and organization
of content
- Strategies of teaching-learning
-evaluation
Unit 4
- Design format for creating
positive learning environments and educational programs and the application
of this format to diverse levels, fields and modalities in education.
Suggested Bibliography:
- Posner, George J. and
Alan N. Rudnitsky (1997). Course Design: A guide to curriculum development
for teachers. New York: Longman
- Wilson, B.B. (1996).
Constructivist learning environments: case studies in instructional design.
New Jersey: Educational Technology Publications.
- Jonassen, D.H., Land,
S.M. (1999).Theoretical
Foundations of Learning Environments. Lawrence Erlbaum Association.
- Marzano, R.J. (1992).
A different kind of classroom. Teaching with dimensions of learning. Alexandria,
Va: ASCD
Profile of Professor: Doctor
in education or pedagogy, experience in instructional and curricular design.
Areas of interest - innovative methodology and design for learning contexts