Jeonghun's Instructional Design

2015년 12월 29일 화요일

Types of Learning and examples in OLEs

Table 1. Types of Learning and examples in OLEs

Gagné (1965)’s Types of Learning	Examples in OLEs
Signal learning: Pavlov’s conditioned response	Whole process of learning - words, expressions, listening, speaking, reading, writing
Stimulus-response learning: Exact response to selected stimulus	Repeating pronunciation of words, words game in Quizlet
Chaining: Connection of multiple stimulus-responses	Acquiring correct spelling of words through Quizlet and writing sentences in grammatical order of words
Verbal association: Chaining in terms of language	Writing in forums in an OLE and speaking sentences with words and expressions given to them in an Voicethread activity
Multiple discrimination: Showing different responses to various different stimuli resembling each other	Transferring native cultures to target cultures learning / Transferring knowledge of a native language to learn a new language
Concept learning: Telling a whole class of objects from other things.	Learning rules of languages to form sentences in writing and speaking activity
Principle learning: A link of multiple concepts	Learning systemized rules of languages to form sentences in writing and speaking activity; the rules are combined to a total language system.
Problem solving: Using concept and principle to solve problems	Finding information on website written in target language and performing problem solving tasks such as using public transportation and ordering sandwiches.

Note: Adated from “Principles of language learning and teaching”. By Brown, H. D. (2007). White Plains, NY : Pearson Longman, c2007, pp. 100-101.

Design Map of OLEs to Teach English Online with Cultural Content

Figure 1. Design map of OLEs to teach English online with cultural content

2015년 11월 17일 화요일

Cultures and English in an Online Learning Environment

Plan for the next 2 weeks

A conceptual model of teaching English with cultures in an online learning environment will be developed.
A plan of implementing intercultural communication for tandem language learning will be prepared.
Pretest and post test plan for measuring learning outcomes will be developed.

2015년 11월 16일 월요일

Learning Theory and Online Learning Environment

I have created an online learning environment based on 4 learning theories: behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, and connectivism. According to the aspects of knowledge, tasks, and learning contexts, different learning theories are applied to tasks and activities. For example, when students learn English words, behaviorism is mainly applied to designing the content. In case that students learn American culture, they will be asked to reflect on their own native cultures. In this context, I am making students use their existing knowledge to understand the new knowledge. Students who learn in the online learning environment will be also asked to complete real-life tasks such as using public transportation and ordering sandwiches. In this context the students construct their own experience to learn new culture and knowledge. Finally, students will communicate with people around world using Voicethread and realize they can learn in connected world.

Words learning based on behaviorism

Speaking activity based on Cognitivism

Activity based on contructivism

The Completion of Englishjump site

I have completed my site where I can teach English and Cultures. The site is composed of 3 parts mainly: courses, blog, and community. In the courses, I offer well-organized teaching and learning materials for K-12 immigrant students. In the blog section, the students can learn English and culture through a wide variety of learning materials. In the community section, they can share information, join the discussion, and communicate with international students. The following prezi explains my research problem and what I am trying to do.