David Jonassen's article on comparing objectivist and constructivist teaching/learning approaches is very relevant in e-learning today. His views on objectivism state that the teacher instructs and the student receives; that the knowledge imparted is set, based on world reality and that similar understanding of a subject is achieved. Alternatively he states the constructivism approach is much more learner-centred and flexible, where students interpret knowledge based on their own perceptions and experiences; are largely responsible for own learning; teachers are coaches rather than instructors; goals and objectives are often negotiable and relate to the student's own context. However he also points out that which theory should underpin instructional design depends on the content that is being taught. This applies to online learning today as not all content delivered would be suitable for constructivism, even basic numeracy and literacy skills could be delivered online using interactive tools.
CONSTRUCTIVISM VS. OBJECTIVISM | Xtranormal
Created by JKINTAN February 5, 2010
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In my own context course design would be best using a range of learning theories, drawn mostly from objectivist and constructivist theories and hopefully venturing into connectivism. If teaching a large number of students the constructivist approach may prove logistically difficult, for negotiating individual goals and objectives, and arranging collaborative activities. One way to reduce contextual influence on course design would be to make the objectives similar but allow flexibility in the process of reaching the goals. As David Jonassen points out constructivism is mostly about the process of learning.
To comply with blogging etiquette I admit to having to change some typos, one recurring one in particular, so if you find the word obstructivism ( a freudian slip no doubt) I really meant to say objectivism. For those that have read or linked to previous posts please note that I have now changed my ways and am not really obstructive, merely objective.
References
David H. Jonassen - Objectivism versus Constructivism: Do we need a new philosophical Paradigm?
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Constructivism Vs Objectivism
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