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Pedagogy & Blended

Learning in Practice
PETER ADEBAYO ABORISADE
 Pedagogy
Merriam-Webster: the “art, science, or profession of teaching;
especially: education.”

Tes Editorial: Pedagogy is defined simply as the method, and

practice, of teaching. It encompasses: Teaching styles, Teaching
theory, Feedback and assessment

Me: Philosophy underpinning teaching learning methods, techniques

and practice; principles that determine approach, learning outcomes,
materials, assessment

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 Pedagogical Theories
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• Imitation

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• Repetition
Behaviourism • Memorization
• Controlled drilling
• Reinforcement

• Language Acquisition Device

• Creative mental processes
Cognitivism • Motivation
• Imagination

• Social Interaction
Social • More Knowledgeable Other
Constructivism • Zone of Proximal Development
• Community of Practice
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Is this a familiar sight?
 Blended Learning (BL)
 Most definitions of BL, also called Hybrid Learning, refer
to a mix of Face-to-Face (F2F) and technology (Driscoll,
2002; Osguthorpe, 2003; Singh, 2001)

Blended learning focuses on optimizing achievement of

learning objectives by applying
the “right” learning technologies to match the “right”
personal learning style to transfer
the “right” skills to the “right” person at the “right” time.
(Singh, 2001,p. 2)

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Blended Learning

A blend is like a glass of smoothie

The outcome desired determines

the composition of the ingredients
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 Face to Face Learning

 Connected Learning

 Online Learning

 Global Connections/Sources

 Project-Based Learning
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International Context: Dewar and Whittington (2004), Graham (2004) citing Osguthorpe and Graham
(2003)

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 pedagogical richness
 access to knowledge
 social interaction
 personal agency (i.e. learner autonomy)
 cost effectiveness
 ease of revision (much more about flexibility)
Local Context:
 Large Classes
 Low Resources
 Poor Technology Infrastructure
“It's not the TECH,
it's all about the TEACH” —Ewan McIntosh, 2005
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Benefits Tangible Benefits
Efficiency Efficient use of student time

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Efficient use of staff time
Capacity to deal with large numbers

Enhancement Learner marks and outcomes

Learner skills and personal development
Staff skills and professional development
Learner satisfaction

Transformation Learner goals and progression routes

Innovation in learning and teaching
Changes to institutional policy and process
Students as change agents
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Pedagogy Framework
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Blended Course Framework
Learner Identity, Competencies & Roles 13

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Teacher Roles
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Learning Spaces
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Planning Your Blend
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COVER PAGE COURSE DETAILS

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Qualification in view: e.g. M.Tech, MSc Course Description: (Brief description stating
purpose and aims)
Academic   Target Audience: (Level) Master’s
School/Department/Unit: INTED/Communication Topics: (List of Topics)  
Learning Outcomes: (List of LOs)  
Course Status: (New/Addition/Review) New
Course Title: Critical Communication Enrolment Projections: 15
Course Pre-requisites:  
Mode of Delivery: (F2F/Online/Blended) Blended
Course Code: CCS 804
Support Technology: LMS, Padlet, WhatsApp
Delivery Mode: Blended Resources: ALL
(Books/Articles/Videos/Podcasts/Links
Course Credits: 4 )
Duration (In Weeks): 13 Personnel: Technologist & TA
(Technologist, Demonstrator, TA)
Proposed Start Date: 12/09/2021
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Janice Guka & Dr Assessment Methods: Online, Pen & Paper
Course Competency Matrix:  
Sam Joe (Knowledge/Skills/Abilities to be mastered)
 Framework for Implementation
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Stage Action Description
Planning

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Preparation

Execution

Assessment & Evaluation