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Behaviorism

A theory suggesting that learning occurs when an environmental stimulus triggers a response or behavior. Based on classical conditioning theory, behaviorism applies to educational practices that reward performance behaviors to encourage repetition of those behaviors. Rote memorization and drill-and-practice instruction are supported by behaviorist theory. Glossary of Education Terms and Acronyms

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Cognition

The conscious process of knowing or being aware of thoughts or perceptions, including understanding and reasoning.

The psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
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Constructivism

Theory suggesting that students learn by constructing their own knowledge, especially through hands-on exploration. It emphasizes that the context in which an idea is presented, as well as student attitude and behavior, affects learning. Students learn by incorporating new information into what they already know. Glossary of NSRF Terms

A theory of learning and knowing that holds that learning is an active process of knowledge construction in which learners build on prior knowledge and experience to shape meaning and construct new knowledge. (Lambert & Walker, 1995.) National Institute for Literacy

constructivism: Theory suggesting that students learn by constructing their own knowledge, especially through hands-on exploration. It emphasizes that the context in which an idea is presented, as well as student attitude and behavior, affects learning. Students learn by incorporating new information into what they already know. Glossary of Education Terms and Acronyms

... the constructivistic shool views knowledge as a constructed entity made by each and every learner through a learning process. Knowledge can thus not be transmitted from one person to the other, it will have to be (re)constructed by each person. This means that the view of knowledge differs from the "knowledge as given and absolute" views of behaviorism and cognitivism.

In constructivism knowlege is seen as relativistic (nothing is absolute, but varies according to time and space) and fallibilist (nothing can be taken for granted). For our purpose there is an important distinction within the constructivist school of learning. Basically we have "Cognitive oriented constructivist theories" and "Socially oriented constructivist theories". CSCL

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CSF

Curriculum & Standards Framework

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DMA

Design

A vital step in transforming ideas into creative, practical and commercial realities. Design optimises the value of products and systems and is therefore an important key to economic, social and cultural development. 1 Other definitions of design include: to plan or fashion artistically or skilfully, usually in working detail; to form or conceive in the mind; a scheme of attack; to intend for a definite purpose; an adaptation of means to ends; an outline, sketch or plan. Design may also involve production, and evaluating products in a real context. VELS

Design Brief

Technology education teachers the world over use a Design Brief to introduce students to the design challenge. The Brief presents a context in which the challenge is set, and describes some basic criteria of what the product must do, the constraints by which it must abide, without telling its readers how the product must be devised or made. Design In The Classroom

A statement that contains an outline of a context, problem, need or opportunity, and specifications that apply to the problem. It is a means by which students can develop and apply knowledge and skills to solve problems. Design briefs can vary in the amount of information they provide and the way in which this information is presented. Both of these are usually determined by the level at which the students are working. Design briefs can be developed entirely by the teacher, or with varying degrees of student input. VELS

see: Design Brief
Design Brief: Life in the Solar System

Design elements and principles

Design elements are line, shape, form, tone, texture, value and colour, sound, smell, taste. Design principles are used to arrange or organise the design elements. They include emphasis, harmony, repetition, rhythm, pattern, dominance, unity, proportion, scale, hierarchy, balance, contrast, variety and focal point. VELS

Digital Whiteboard

A touch sensitive whiteboard that works like a large touch sensitive screen. There is a Smart Board in T316 where I teach.

I am currently resarching the pedagogy involved in using them.

Both front and rear projection models exist.

also: Interactive Whiteboard

Discriminating

# [adj] marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions; "discriminate judgments"; "discriminate people"
# [adj] showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste; "the discriminating eye of the connoisseur"

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Interactive Whiteboard

A touch sensitive whiteboard that works like a large touch sensitive screen. There is a Smart Board in T316 where I teach.

I am currently resarching the pedagogy involved in using them.

Both front and rear projection models exist.

also: Digital Whiteboard