Title :
Constructivist versus behaviourist learners: the weight of previous learning - culture in the assimilation of constructivist learning materials
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Educ. Technol., Open Univ., Milton Keynes, UK
Abstract :
We discuss the outcomes of an introductory module to networked information and communication literacy skills (NICLS) designed from a constructivist approach in order to prepare postgraduate students for networked learning. The module run with different cohorts of students each comprising different cultures, produced very diverse responses from students depending on their previous learning experiences, cultural expectations and cultural contexts.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; computer literacy; distance learning; educational courses; human factors; social aspects of automation; teaching; NICLS; behaviourist learners; constructivist learning approach; constructivist learning materials; cultural context; cultural expectation; network learning course module; networked information and communication literacy skills; previous learning experience; student learning; Collaborative work; Computer aided instruction; Context; Cultural differences; Distance learning; Educational technology; Global communication; Intelligent networks; Navigation; Problem-solving;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Learning Technologies, 2003. Proceedings. The 3rd IEEE International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-1967-9
DOI :
10.1109/ICALT.2003.1215218
