Teaching and Learning Strategies

1. Teaching and Learning Strategies iEARN Zambia YouthCaN-Youth Communicating & Networking Global Project July 8-14, 2018 ~ Winchester, VA, U.S.A Presenter: MisheckMtuzana iEARN Zambia - Country Coordinator mutuzana@gmail.com

2. Outline • What is teaching and Learning? • Teaching & Learning Strategies for iEARN Zambia • Project Based Learning • Collaborative Learning. • Critical thinking • ICT tools for Global Projects-iEARN Zambia • iEARN Zambia YouthCaN Project Skills • Benefits of YouthCaN-Youth Communicating & Network • Conclusion • Reference

3. “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them”. Albert Einstein “You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. Mahatma Gandhi

4. What is teaching? Teaching involves identifying the expected outcomes in behavioral terms, because teachers, should expect the learners to change in behavior temporarily or better still permanently, as a result of having learned. (Cohen, L., Manion, L., & Morrison, K. 2011)

5. What is teaching? cont... N- H- G- A- C- T- Nurturing the thoughts into reality Transferring the knowledge Healing touch offer Character building Aligning with portion and real life Giving a final shape E- Enlighten with the present living conditions I- Involvement with the student in studies

6. What is Learning? “Learning is the process of gaining knowledge and expertise” (The Adult Learner-Malcom Knowles) “Learning is a process that leads to change, which occurs as a result of experience and increases the potential for improved performance and future learning” (Ambrose et al, 2010)

7. Teaching and Learning Strategies for iEARN Zambia Teaching strategies refer to methods used to help students learn the desired course contents and be able to develop achievable goals in the future. A Learning strategy is an individual’s approach to complete a task… Therefore, teachers who teach learning strategies teach students how to learn using the 21st century skills

8. Teaching and Learning Strategies for iEARN Zambia cont… iEARN Zambia uses the following teaching and learning strategies: • Project Based Learning. • Collaborative Learning iEARN Zambia • 21st Century Learning

9. Project Based Learning Project-based learning (PBL) is a student-centered pedagogy that involves a dynamic classroom approach in which students acquire a deeper knowledge through active exploration of real-world challenges and problems. Collaborative Learning Collaborative learning is a method of teaching and learning in which students team to explore and create a meaningful project. 21st Century Learning Skills 21st century learning refers to the core competencies- collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving that will help students thrive in todays’ world.

10. Critical Thinking “I’m calling on our nation’s education chiefs to develop standards that measure whether students possess 21st century skills like problem-solving and critical thinking”. Barack Obama , 44th President of the United States Critical Thinking Skills includes: • Communication • Creativity • Evaluation • Analytical • Problem Solving • Interpretation

11. ICT tools for Global Projects - iEARN Zambia Technology refers to the collection of tools that make it easier to use, create, manage and exchange information. “Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important”. (Bill Gates, 2010)

12. ICT tools for Global Projects - iEARN Zambia cont… It means the use of: • Computers • Laptops • Software -4-

13. ICT tools for Global Projects - iEARN Zambia cont… It means the use of: • Smartphones • Internet • Notebooks • LCD Projectors

14. iEARN Zambia YouthCaN Project Skills • Designing iEARN Zambia • Searching

15. iEARN Zambia YouthCaN Project Skills cont… • Programing • Experimenting

16. iEARN Zambia YouthCaN Project Skills cont… • Collaborating

17. Benefits of YouthCaN – Youth Communicating & Networking Global Project • Goal # 4: Ensure inclusive and quality education for all and • promote lifelong learning • Acquire Basic Literacy skills and give awareness on how to improve • local environmental conditions • Organize local gatherings and share projects in the community • Development of Leadership skills amongst the participants • Investigations of environmental topics and share videos or reports • through online YouthCaN forums • Students share interested projects on how to protect the environment • in their communities and collaborate with students around the globe

18. Conclusion Therefore, using the best Teaching and Learning Strategies such as the Project Based Learning strategy, the Collaborative learning strategy and the 21st century Learning strategy can help both the student and the teacher to acquire and enhance technical skills, technological skills, critical thinking, research skills, creative skills, organizational skills to participate fully in iEARN global projects.

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21. References • Albert Einstein. https://lifefalcon.com/einstein-quote-simple-explanation/ • Ambrose et al, 2010. How Learning works. • http://41.77.4.165:6510/firstliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/How-Learning-Works.pdf • Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States • Bill Gates, 2010 • http://www.entrepreneurshipfacts.com/2016/06/04/technology-is-just-a-tool-the-teacher-is-the-most-important-bill-gates/ • Brown, G., & Atkins, M. (1988). Effective teaching in higher education (pp. 51). London; New York: Routledge. Available: http://books.google.com/books • https://www.macat.com/what-is-critical-thinking/ • Cohen, L., Manion, L., & Morrison, K. (2011). Research Methods in Education. 7th ed. London ; New York : Routledge. • https://www.worldcat.org/title/research-methods-in-education/oclc/830323632 • https://islmblogblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/05/rme-edu-helpline-blogspot-com.pdf • Joe Lau & Jonathan Chan 2018. http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/ • The Adult Learner-Malcom Knowles • Mahatma Gandhi https://www.wildmind.org/blogs/quote-of-the-month/quote-gandhi • Kareka, R. 2013. What Is Technology – Meaning of Technology and Its Use • http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/T/technology.html • Presenter Media Powerpoint • http://www.presentermedia.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw9-HZBRAwEiwAGw0QcS_PVnzmtFoCZmP5Bs5Cx8BK4PEgVexhlok4GygLumlsjUUDsy4rnBoCnZkQAvD_BwE • http://www.thinkfinity.org/uploadedimages • https://www.thebalancecareers.com/critical-thinking-definition-with-examples-2063745 • http://www.microsoft.com • iEARN YouthCaN • https://iearn.org/cc/space-2/group-18