Knowledge, Learning, and Pedagogy (EDU514)

This course examines the intricate interplay between knowledge, learning, and pedagogical practices within educational contexts. Participants will explore theoretical frameworks and empirical research to understand how individuals construct knowledge within various learning environments. Emphasis will be placed on critically examining pedagogical approaches and their impact on knowledge acquisition, knowledge creation, and skills development. Participants will explore contemporary theories and principles of teaching and learning that apply to different learning contexts and learner profiles to develop a nuanced understanding of effective pedagogical strategies and their implications for fostering meaningful learning experiences. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to design pedagogical interventions that promote deep learning and critical thinking.

• Knowledge and knowing
• Theoretical foundations of learning
• Metaphors of learning
• Traditional teaching and learning approaches
• Cognitive and constructivist learning approaches
• Learning as a socio-cultural process
• Contemporary learning theories, e.g., embodied learning and expansive learning
• Principles of learning design
• Collaborative learning
• Types of learning environments
• Classroom orchestration
• Methods of scaffolding

• Critically analyse theoretical perspectives on knowledge construction and acquisition
• Examine the role of cultural, social, and contextual factors in shaping knowledge construction
• Discuss different pedagogical models and approaches for different learning profiles and learning contexts
• Design pedagogical strategies that foster deep understanding and engaged learning
• Evaluate the effectiveness of pedagogical interventions and make evidence-based decisions for instructional improvement
• Construct evidence-based and literature-informed arguments to justify and evaluate pedagogical designs