Barron, B. (2006). Interest and self-sustained learning as catalysts of development: A learning ecologies perspective. Human Development, 49, 193-224. Barron concludes that humans need engagement outside of school (formal vs. informal education) to gain a well-rounded view sparked from interest. While the initial connection may be mandated (computer class) it takes that interest and turns it into a self- sustained progression. Interest (in this case) is defined as the state of wanting to know or learn about something or someone. This article provides an example in the context of the trait of interest and the importance of becoming self-sustained, also known as self-motivative over time. Published in 2006 the overview is still relevant. It compares learners from different backgrounds and ethnicities while showcasing how the formal or informal knowledge broadened their perspectives. Starting from an introduction to conclusion this article is a primary source defining learning ecology. Young adult learners are the subjects and use multiple settings outside of school to influence educational development. Barron uses verbal communication (interview style) as a medium for data collection. To make progress on understanding learning can increase across the life spaces of home, school, community, and work. They work interdependent on each other. Value and respect grow and nurtures commitment to that interest. The author is examining human behaviorism. Young adult learners are influenced by relationships and settings. These students are impacted by family, teachers, environment, community and society without realizing it. This gives these learners validation, motivation, and courage to expand the view of gaining better computer skills. It includes information about learning processes and case examples. Barron finds the students wanting to do more with what they learned. It is intriguing the transition from an interest to a hobby to even a career. The three students (subjects) took the same computer class and had different outcomes from that first contact. The research indicates in order for continued development habitat, relationships and assess to outside mediums interplay (work, school, home, community, peers and distributed resources) for growth to happen but would not be successful without interest. Thought: Its basically Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Model but towards educational technology. annotation students learning ecology parenting human development interest edu800 week3
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Labaree, D. F. (2003). The Peculiar Problems of Preparing Educational Researchers. Educational Researcher, 32(4), 13–22. https://doi.org/10.3102/0013189x03200401 Labaree focuses on the difficulties of training American teachers, going through the doctoral process, to become researchers. He finds there are traits and pedagogical reasonings that are needed to bridge the gap into evolving into an educational university researcher (doctoral student). Unlike most other professions the overall goal of education doctoral programs center on research of improvement and development. The teacher’s responsibility is the interest of the students, while the researchers’ intent is in the interest of the masses. He states that the American educational system is first an institution that relies on developing knowledge but then plays into being a social environment. Labaree's focus on American doctoral students might imply that other countries teach differently. Labree goes into what it takes to prepare teachers to forget what they are comfortable with and think from the viewpoint of a researcher which isn’t an easy task. He concludes that the transition from teacher to researcher includes three ideal traits being maturity, professional experience and dedication. All these traits come with time and opportunity. The strengths also draw into play what makes it hard. {American} Teachers most often come from public schools whereas researchers work in a college setting. He argues that most teachers find it difficult to be a teacher and a graduate student. Doctoral programs don’t put weight on personal relationships or mending conflicts. Educational researchers focus on theories and proven methods to justify a change in mindset and concentration of work not what works best for the student learner but what is proven. I related to this article from a teacher’s standpoint. The reality of being in a classroom and being the educator is different than being a researcher. It explains that most doctorial programs in American education aren’t easy due to the change in mindset. Labaree find that the research part is a focus of being a researcher while a teacher’s role doesn’t involve research but rather a standard curriculum or level of knowledge that should be gained. As a k-12 teacher I agree with Labaree on his ideal traits but also know that with online or blended learning the advantage is in the students' hands, one might lack experience but be mature or vice versa. Dedication doesn't factor in outside factors like cost of living that might derail an experienced professional from becoming an evolved researcher. education edu800 training researcher americaneducation schools week2 training Collins, A & Halverson, R. (2009). Rethinking education in the age of technology: the digital revolution and the schools The authors dive into how different revolutions like the Industrial Revolution and the current Technology or Digital Revolution change the approach of gaining knowledge. There are many strengths and methods that Collins and Halverson use to determine six deep incompatibilities between traditional schooling and the new digital revolution. They agree that while education, as an institution of learning, may have an ending point (k-12, college, trade school) knowledge is a never-ending avenue. The way of teaching has to adapt to the times while older models become less common over time. This is not to say they become extinct but new technologies are influencing the field of education thus online learning is becoming more mainstream and acceptable. Collins and Halverson conclude technology is weaving itself into how the human society gains knowledge, even for homeschooled students or hybrid model learners. Teachers are integrating it themselves. They explain that before traditional schooling common practice was apprenticeship. It then provides substance and understanding of why standardized test are being replaced with online learning management tools that cater to the needs of the learner. In regard to my research interests this article is right on target. It shows the age of technology is current and will most likely intertwine itself as a learning tool for future generations. It won't look the same, but the core principles of technology have a hand-to-hand relationship with education. When reading this article, it states that students are utilizing technology combined with traditional ways to gain a full circle view, but brick and mortar traditional schooling will always exist. annotation edu800 week1 education technology digital revolution learning |
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