Teachers' Conceptions about Innovative Learning Environments

Bento Cavadas, Marisa Correia

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Abstract

This work presents a pilot study related to teachers' conceptions about innovative learning environments. The research methodology used was an exploratory case study with seven teachers that attended the course Innovative Learning Environments of an academic Master's degree. The data presented in this study were collected throughout the course and consisted of students' outcomes and a focus group interview. Participants had no initial experience with the subject, but data analysis revealed the alignment of teachers' conceptions with the characteristics and learning principles of innovative learning environments explored along the course, namely: The change in the role of teacher and student; the use of multiple technological resources; interdisciplinary learning activities; increase in students' motivation and autonomy.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 International Symposium on Computers in Education, SIIE 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781728131825
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2019
Externally publishedYes
Event2019 International Symposium on Computers in Education, SIIE 2019 - Tomar, Portugal
Duration: 21 Nov 201923 Nov 2019

Publication series

Name2019 International Symposium on Computers in Education, SIIE 2019

Conference

Conference2019 International Symposium on Computers in Education, SIIE 2019
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityTomar
Period21/11/1923/11/19

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2019 IEEE.

Keywords

  • innovative learning environments
  • learning principles
  • teacher education

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