Teaching as a Design Science: Building Pedagogical Patterns for Learning and Technology

Every day, teachers design and test new ways of teaching, using learning technology to help their learners. But their discoveries remain local. By representing and communicating their best ideas as structured pedagogical patterns, teachers could develop this vital professional knowledge collectively. From this unique perspective on the nature of teaching, Diana Laurillard argues that a 21^st century education system needs teachers who work collaboratively to design effective and innovative teaching.

Author: Diana Laurillard
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 03/27/2012
Pages: 258
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780415803878

About the Author

Diana Laurillard is Professor of Learning with Digital Technologies at the London Knowledge Lab, Institute of Education, leading current research on developing a learning design support environment for teachers, and software for learners with low numeracy. She was previously Head of the e-Learning Strategy Unit at the Department for Education and Skills. She has also served as Pro-Vice-Chancellor for learning technologies and teaching at The Open University, and on the Visiting Committee on IT at Harvard University. She is currently on the Boards of the Observatory for Borderless HE, the UNESCO Institute for Information Technology in Education, the e-Learning Foundation, and the Council for FernUniversität in Hagen.