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Meyers, R. B. (2005). A pragmatic epistemology for free-choice learning. Environmental Education Research, 11(3), 309-320.
Categories: learning theories, informal learning
Annotation: This article is a critical review of free-choice learning (FCL) theory, considers many alternative theories including absolutism, skepticism, pragmatism, Vygotskian epistemology and ultimately suggests the use of John Dewey’s learning theory as an underpinning for FCL. Their critique predominantly lies in the lack of guidance that FCL provides for educators. Dewey’s theory “puts the emphasis on the educator creating learning experiences for the learner to reconstruct their knowledge” (p. 319) and uses a model of scaffolded learning.
Miettinen, R. (2006). Epistemology of transformative material activity: John Dewey's pragmatism and cultural-historical activity theory. Journal for the Theory of Social Behavior, 36(4), 389- 408.
Categories: learning theory
Annotation: This is an article about learning theory that focuses on John Dewey’s pragmatism and cultural-historical activity theory and secondly on Lev Vygotsky modern take on Marx’s materialistic concept of practice.
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Links, articles and information on the use of badges in an educational context.
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Category: Schools & Education
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