Manu Kapur developed the concept of “Productive Failure.” In the second part of BOLD’s interview, he talks about tacit and explicit knowledge and points out that technology will eventually be the primary means of conveying the latter, but not the former. He explains why standardized tests don’t prepare learners for real life and he presents a positive example of an education policy intervention.
“Productive Failure produces learning outcomes for the 21st century”
The Cultivating Ensembles conference brings together individuals with different sensibilities and interests in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) to celebrate the interwoven nature of sciences, technologies, humanities, and arts as human activities. The deadline to submit is Friday, September 16th by 11:59 pm PT. More information on the Call for Proposals on their website. Also, this is a…
Are you looking to strengthen your teaching and credentials to teach in higher education? Then consider applying to the Graduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher and Continuing Education launched this year by Concordia University. This online, part-time program prepares its graduates to teach in universities, colleges, CEGEPs, and Continuing Education programs. It is intended for (a) current instructors who want…
One of the main challenges with switching to alternative forms of teaching at a distance is getting students to participate, to get them engaged, and to maintain their motivation. Selma Hamdani and Cory Legassic from Dawson College shared the strategies they are using to break the ice with their students and a couple of the tools they used to help…