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”
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 just announced by the Concordia University School of Graduate Studies. This online, part-time program prepares its graduates to teach in universities, colleges, CEGEPs, and Continuing Education programs. It is intended for (a)…
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…
Please reply, your opinion matters to us! The School of Graduate Studies at Concordia University is exploring changes to our Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning? Among the changes are opening it up to instructors in CEGEPs and Continuing Education programs. To help us gauge interest in the proposed changes, as well as solicit ideas from potential students so the…