Decisive components in the teaching-learning process are the educators and the learners. The Minds-on*Hearts-on*Hands-on Engagements in three types namely: the cognitive, affective, behavior and motor engagements are featured and emphasized to manage a supportive research and educational sphere. Research and academic courses can better be appreciated if they co-exist with learner-centered philosophies of creative pedagogy, andragogy and heutagogy accentuated through globally accepted and implemented innovative techniques such as game-based, gamification, hybrid, immersive and adaptive learning mechanisms. Teaching is not about being fully engaged in talking as the traditional authoritarianism projects but it is about being creative in selecting options that should work for the learners’ benefits thus leading these learners to be innovative, self-directed and self-determined to acquire knowledge attitude and skills.
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This book features substantial learning engagements, learner-centered philosophies, learning mechanisms in actual application, inventories on social behavior, multiple intelligence, Keirseian temperaments, change management skills, teaching styles and learning patterns, applied research and development components.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- ABSTRACT
- DEDICATION
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- CONTENTS
- FOREWORD
- CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
- CHAPTER 2: THE MHHLE IN DETAIL
- Objectives
- The Premises to which the MHHLEs are Anchored
- Educational Context of the MHHLE
- Educational Challenges Underscored
- Importance of Addressing the Educational Challenges
- Educational tools and Methodologies
- Key Impacts
- CHAPTER 3: THE TRAINING TRACK FOR EDUCATORS/ENABLERS
- Inventories
- Personal Assertions/Social Behavior
- Multiple Intelligences
- Keirseian Temperament Styles
- Change Management Skills
- Teaching Styles
- Learning Patterns
- Knowledge Sharing
- Engagement Theme 1 (one day)
- Engagement Theme 2 (one day)
- CHAPTER 4: THE APPLIED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMPONENTS OF THE MHHLE
- A. Action Research
- B. Evaluation Research
- C. Quasi-Experimental Research
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The Minds-on*Hearts-on*Hands-on Learning Engagements (MHHLE) are designed to create a supportive and engaging research and teaching-learning environment within an African university. It aims to blend theory and practice, making abstract concepts more concrete and fostering self-directed learning in students. The initiative emphasizes the inclusion of learner-centered philosophies, including creative pedagogy, andragogy, and heutagogy, which encourages students to take ownership of their learning. The MHHLE promotes active student engagement, involving cognitive, affective/behavior, and motor aspects of learning, ultimately empowering students with skills and knowledge to contribute meaningfully to society.
- Creating a supportive, student-centered, and facilitator-driven research and teaching-learning environment
- Enabling educators and adult learners to embrace learner-centered philosophies
- Actively engaging students through cognitive, affective/behavior, and motor activities
- Developing lifelong learners who can apply their knowledge and skills to diverse situations
- Implementing innovative teaching-learning approaches that incorporate game-based learning, gamification, hybrid learning, immersive learning, and adaptive learning mechanisms
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION: This chapter introduces the MHHLE initiative as an elaboration of the Three Pronged Engagements in Higher Education: Interactive Modes of the Mind*Heart*Hands-on Learning Project (MHHLP). It highlights the project's goals of promoting student engagement and fostering a supportive research and educational environment at Kampala International University (KIU). The chapter also outlines the project's three primary activities and its potential for wider implementation within KIU and beyond.
- CHAPTER 2: THE MHHLE IN DETAIL: This chapter delves deeper into the theoretical framework of the MHHLE, outlining its objectives and the key premises it is anchored upon. It discusses the three types of learner engagements (cognitive, affective/behavior, and motor) and the three learner-centered philosophies (creative pedagogy, andragogy, and heutagogy) that underpin the initiative. The chapter further explores the various learning mechanisms utilized within the MHHLE, emphasizing the shift towards innovative teaching-learning approaches.
- CHAPTER 3: THE TRAINING TRACK FOR EDUCATORS/ENABLERS: This chapter focuses on the practical implementation of the MHHLE initiative by outlining a comprehensive training track for educators. The training emphasizes the development of essential skills and self-awareness through various inventories, including personal assertions, multiple intelligences, Keirseian temperament styles, change management skills, teaching styles, and learning patterns. The chapter also addresses key knowledge sharing elements, emphasizing the role of the educator as an enabler in fostering student engagement and facilitating effective learning experiences.
- CHAPTER 4: THE APPLIED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMPONENTS OF THE MHHLE: This chapter examines the applied research and development aspects of the MHHLE, highlighting its use of action research, evaluation research, and quasi-experimental research. The chapter outlines specific research projects undertaken within the MHHLE framework, including a study on the effectiveness of the MHHLE initiative in a university setting and an action research project to investigate the impact of the initiative on teaching practices and student learning outcomes.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This book focuses on the concept of the Minds-on*Hearts-on*Hands-on Learning Engagements (MHHLE), which aims to promote innovative teaching-learning practices within a supportive research and educational environment at Kampala International University (KIU). It emphasizes learner-centered philosophies such as creative pedagogy, andragogy, and heutagogy, and incorporates various learning mechanisms, including game-based learning, gamification, hybrid learning, immersive learning, and adaptive learning. Key themes explored include the role of the educator as an enabler, the importance of active student engagement, and the impact of applying research and development principles to enhance the teaching-learning process.
- Quote paper
- Professor Novembrieta Sumil (Author), 2016, The Minds-On Hearts-On Hands-On Learning Engagements, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/313320
