ESGD704 – ICT and the Learning Process
Module code
ESGD704
Module title
ICT and the Learning Process
Prescription
Students will analyse theoretical learning perspectives in relation to using ICT for teaching and learning. They will examine and analyse a range of methods for effective teaching and learning in an ICT environment. Students will also identify a contemporary ICT issue in the New Zealand context, research this issue and present their findings.
Programmes
- ES0702
- ES9901
NZQA Level
Level 7
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Based
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1. Critically evaluate the main theoretical perspectives that inform teaching and learning practises within the ICT environment (i.e. cognitive, behavioural, constructivist and social dialogical).
2. Critically evaluate the pedagogy of educational computing and ICT through an in depth analysis of the teacher’s role with respect to the connections between theory and practice in an ICT environment.
3. Critically evaluate contrasting views concerning the creation of effective computer learning environments.
Examine a critical issue in depth and present findings on this issue to the class
4. An appropriate issue is identified, selected and researched, with links made to the participants own educational context.
5. This issues is presented to and discussed by other course participants - Content
- Analyse different theoretical learning perspectives in relation to using computers for teaching and learning
? theoretical and research perspectives
? learning traditions
? learning perspectives and main tenets
? rationale for using computers in the classroom
Evaluate and apply the different theoretical perspectives to teaching in an ICT environment
? tutor, tool and tutee
? application of theory into classroom environment –
? a study of proficient computer using teachers
Examine and analyse a range of methods for effective teaching and learning in an ICT environment
? a brief history of computers in education
? the role of the teacher in the learning environment
? an inquiry centred classroom
? problems and issues
Identify a critical issue for ICT in the New Zealand context, research this issue (or another related issue) and present findings to the class as a whole
Reflect on the major issues of the module with links to the participants own educational context in the form of a journal.
Critically evaluate research associated with the linking of theory to practice with reference to learning in an ICT environment
? teacher as researcher
? effective curriculum management
? effective teaching strategies
? a learner centred approach
? the role of the learner
Evaluate models and approaches for their potential for promoting the development of inquiry skills
? promoting social interaction and developing thinking skills (Topic 3 in Book of Readings 1)
? special needs students and computers
? an International perspective on computers in education
? ecological approach
Evaluate strategies for creating socially interactive and reflective learning environments with reference to current theory
? creative problem solving
? co-operative group work
? creating effective environments for thinking
? promoting social interaction and thinking skills
? planning and data gathering skills
? boosting internal control and motivation
Identify and justify teaching methods for developing skills in cognition and metacognition with reference to practical classroom application
? definitions of cognition and metacognition
? teaching higher order thinking skills (Bloom’s Taxonomy) - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- ? Instruction sheets
? Theory lessons
? Guided question and answer
? Peer teaching / peer tutoring
? Discussion groups
? Self-instruction methods
? Independent study
? Inquiry
? Online resources and interactive activities
