Critical Exploration: The Creation of an Exploratory Learning Environment in Teacher Education
Type
conference paper
Date Issued
2010-06-29
Author(s)
Abstract
The empirical study presented investigates learning and teaching as they happen in a higher education classroom (video-analysis) and outlines how an exploratory learning environment can look like based on a teaching/research approach called "critical exploration" which is applied in the university classroom to educate prospective teachers. The study briefly introduces the course schedule (organization, technology, goals, activities, time frame, feedback loops, assessment), points out types of assignments going on within and outside of the classroom and shows how learning takes place individually and in groups (activities and interaction). The study focuses on the role of the instructor and draws implications for the creation of an exploratory learning environment as well as for teacher education/support
Funding(s)
Language
English
Keywords
Critical exploration
teacher education
learning environment
teaching
higher education
case study
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
Yes
Book title
ICLS '10 Proceedings of the 9th International Conference of the Learning Sciences
Event Title
9th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS) (pre-conference workshop contribution)
Event Location
Chicago, IL, USA
Event Date
29.06.-02.07.2010
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
68355