Teaching and Learning of Technical Subjects in an ODL Environment

Norlia Goolamally, and Yuzery Yusoff, and Thirumeni Subramaniam, and Sharifah Rosfashida Syed Abd Latif, (2010) Teaching and Learning of Technical Subjects in an ODL Environment. In: Global Learn Asia Pacific (Global Learn) 2010, 17 May 2010, Penang, Malaysia.

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Abstract

This paper discusses the research focus of teaching and learning of science and technical courses, namely the pedagogical approach which is much centred around the constructivism theory; the mode of teaching which in recent years is centred around visualisation; and finally the role of ICT, mainly related to multimedia learning. Discussion is mainly geared towards highlighting key ideas that has been in studied throughout the years with the aim to improve the interest and performance of students in science and technical courses which seem to have declined in recent years. A list of research questions grouped under three different aspects involving students, content, and delivery of content is presented to map future research and development in science and technical education. (Authors' abstract)

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Uncontrolled Keywords: Constructivism theory ; Teaching and learning of science and technical courses ; Distance education ; ODL
Subjects: L Education > LC Special aspects of education
L Education > LC Special aspects of education > LC5201 Education extension. Adult education. Continuing education
Depositing User: Shahril Effendi Ibrahim
Date Deposited: 01 Jul 2010 09:12
Last Modified: 03 Jan 2017 07:03
URI: http://library.oum.edu.my/repository/id/eprint/407

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