Pedagogical Principles

 

 

Pedagogical Principles

What are the Pedagogical Principles (defined in the Learning Materials)?

The pedagogical principles that are defined in digital pedagogies are that of:  Facilitating deep knowledge through higher order thinking. Facilitating collaborative learning in which conversations are important. Supporting students in knowing how they learn best. Planning learning that is problem based and situated in real life context. Is relevant to students, and connects to their background knowledge. Supports learning that is owned, controlled and managed by students themselves. Is socially supportive, engaging, and values cultural knowledge. Is supportive of the development of active citizenship, and strong group identity.  

What do the Pedagogical Principles mean to you in common language?

Pedagogical principles are the main focus on teaching within the educational context. Pedagogical principles are also the many learning arrangements required to teach, and build ethical relationships with students and colleagues.

Consider whether the Pedagogical Principles make sense to you in terms of your own experience in learning that has a) been pedagogically sound, and b) been pedagogically woeful?

My current perception of pedagogical principles is that they make sense and are relevant to structure and format learning and embedding curriculum content into everyday learning

Can you recognise these pedagogies in the experiences you have identified in the sound category? Elaborate.

I have not yet had the experience to understand the process of a sound pedagogy. This is an element that I wish to achieve while undertaking this unit.

Beyond this, can you identify the links between Judy Willis' knowledge of the brain and learning, Sir Ken Robinson's perspective on creativity, the needs of your contemporary learners and these pedagogical principles?

The twenty first century sees an evolutional change with the use of technology in educational institutions globally. Although there are many benefits with the use of ICT's in the classroom context, there are also implications for learners and teachers due to the complexity of learning styles. AS Ken Robinson argues; we need to change our views on intelligence and that it needs to be seen as diverse, dynamic and distinct and that creativity is an aspect of intelligence(K. Robinson et al).   Judy Willis stipulates that teachers need to maintain their focus on attention and applying curiosity, prediction and meaning within classrooms for students to engage in their learning.

Why is it important to engage social interaction and prior knowledge, and plan for individualised and socially supportive, valued learning?

Social interactions are paramount for youth in the current global context. Social interactions play a fundamental part with the overall health and wellbeing of individuals in todays world. Through developing connections, friendships and relationships can improve the quality of ones life.

Reflect on your experiences of pedagogy as a learner. How many of these pedagogies are you familiar with?

As a learner I have observed an array of pedagogical strategies. There are a few that stand out for me and are instilled in my memory are that of cultural knowledge and active citizenship. This strategy was highly used throughout Indigenous studies and learning. Deep knowledge and higher order thinking were used frequently throughout professional practice 1 and embedding real life and relevant content into a set of sequence lessons during professional placement.