Forum Teaching with LAMS - experiences: Re: Thinking of PhD Research

By: Alfred Low

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It is interesting how much have developed in terms of describing pedagogy is concerned. In the words of Beetham and Sharpe (2007), "the term 'pedagogy' is not without its critics, particularly in the field of post-compulsory education." (p.1.) "Despite its etymological connection with children (paidia),, contemporary use of the term has lost its exclusive reference to childhood while retaining its original sense of leading or guiding to learn.

I have found, as did Conole, that Meyes and de Frietas classification of pedagogy has been most useful. I also find Conole, Dyke, Oliver and Seale (2004)'s Octahedon for situating and locating learning theories most interesting.

In addition, I have found the taxomomy of task given by Dodge, B, and tools by Laurillard or Conole most useful in mapping task and tools to pedagogy.

Their work forms the foundation of my research on LAMS - how pedagogy-task-tool affects the quality of learning and outcomes of learning.

Posted by Alfred Low