Face to face
| Learning and Teaching in Practice | |
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| Module 6: Critique learning design | |
| Learning environments | Introduction | Face to face | Online and distance | Blended learning | Summary |
With face-to-face (kanohi-ki-te-kanohi) learning, the teacher and learners are in the same physical space as one another. Within this broad definition, face-to-face learning can take many forms. Please look at the MOSAIC initiative at Indiana University where active learning spaces have been introduced.
- Face to face learning environments
1: A 'traditional' lecture. One-to-many, with a one-way flow of information.
2: Another lecture. Although the physical environment is different from #1 the learning and teaching approaches seem similar.
3: Learning outdoors. Similar to a traditional classroom apart from the lack of walls!
4: A technology-rich classroom environment.
5: Another classroom environment - note the mix of individual and social learning approaches in action.
6: One-to-one teaching in the classroom.
Activity
Choose one image from each row and compare the two face-to-face learning environments:
- which theories or models of learning appear to underlie each one?
- what technology is incorporated and how is it being used?
- what do you believe is the role of the teacher?
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