Implementing Constructivism Using an e-Science Paradigm

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Barker, P. (2004). Implementing Constructivism Using an e-Science Paradigm. In L. Cantoni & C. McLoughlin (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2004 (pp. 3803-3810). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2004
Lugano, Switzerland
2004
  Lorenzo Cantoni & Catherine McLoughlin
AACE

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Philip Barker, University of Teesside, UK

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Over the last two decades considerable emphasis has been given to the role of constructivism as a mechanism for enhancing the quality of learning. Within electronic learning environments constructivism has an important role to play because these environments are capable of providing rich resources to facilitate both individualised self-study and collaborative group learning activities. In many ways the constructivist approach advocates the adoption of an 'experimental' methodology for the acquisition of new skills and knowledge - an approach that is grounded in the areas of 'discovery learning' and the 'scientific method'. This paper discusses the use of an 'e-science' paradigm for embedding constructivist principles within a final-year university module that is taught in a flexible way through the use of web-based teaching and learning resources.

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