enhancing education
This study endeavors to identify different learning styles and infuse design elements into the curriculum in the form of activities that are embedded with trans-disciplinary connects across classes and core subject groups. The proposed study is designed to compel the teacher to facilitate learning through layered individual observations and reflections by the learner.
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objective
To understand the present scenario of interactions and learning in the classroom, and to examine the factors that determine and, in some cases, undermine the quality of learner outcomes in a K-12 school setting.
solution
The design focuses on integrating various learning platforms that are naturally embedded in everyday experiences. Such a design would draw meaningful connects across core subject groups working on cognitive as well as the psychosocial domains.
the design process
Key Findings
It was observed that the communication and teaching that takes place in the classroom is largely a one way process. The information flow is unidirectional, from the teacher to the student. The classroom, as a space, does not provide much scope to facilitate interaction within the students and the teacher. The system demands that the content of the class be strictly limited to the curriculum prescribed books.
Mapping the learning process
SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT
The proposed design focuses on integrating various learning platforms that are naturally embedded in everyday experiences. Such a design would draw meaningful connects across core subject groups working on cognitive as well as the psychosocial domains. Interestingly, the activity outlined as a learning opportunity, lends itself to trans-disciplinary learning practices. Through these processes, the learning establishes strong connects across different concepts.
This process of retention and sharing is a continuous cycle that allows for constant growth of the child. From within this process, arises the scope for application of the lesson in their lives.
Measuring impact
To test this proposed model's feasibility, an activity was conducted with students to understand the scope for creating and implementing a multi-sensory learning model. It also helped identify the specific sensory approach that each child preferred, thereby providing insight into the kind of facilitating that each and every child would require.
This method of engagement was put to practice during the development of a curriculum model for the facilitation of Printmaking and Art History classes where a collaborative approach was sought. The implementation of a collaborative peer engagement approach in these classes generated an increased level of engagement that allowed the students to learn from each other and created an increased opportunity of application specifically while comparing to their lived experiences.
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