Constructivist versus behaviourist learners: the weight of previous learning - culture in the assimilation of constructivist learning materials

Author

Rico, Mariano

Author_Institution

Inst. of Educ. Technol., Open Univ., Milton Keynes, UK

fYear

2003

Firstpage

501

Lastpage

505

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;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Advanced Learning Technologies, 2003. Proceedings. The 3rd IEEE International Conference on

Print_ISBN

0-7695-1967-9

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ICALT.2003.1215218

Filename

1215218