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Using Learning Theories and Frameworks for Teaching in ODeL............................................ 3
Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 3
Theoretical Foundations of ODeL: Learning Theories .......................................................... 3
Behaviourism ..................................................................................................................... 3
Cognitivism ........................................................................................................................ 4
Constructivism ................................................................................................................... 5
Connectivism ..................................................................................................................... 5
Instructional Frameworks for ODeL ...................................................................................... 6
The Community of Inquiry Framework ............................................................................. 6
The ADDIE Model ............................................................................................................. 7
The Transactional Distance Theory ................................................................................... 8
The Blended Learning Framework .................................................................................... 8
Critical Comparison of Theoretical Perspectives................................................................... 9
Practical Application: Teaching Scenarios ........................................................................... 10
Scenario One: Undergraduate Business Studies Course .................................................. 10
Scenario Two: Postgraduate Research Methods Module ................................................. 10
Strengths, Limitations, and Relevance in ODeL ............................................................. 11
Conclusion ........................................................................................................................... 12
References ................................................................................................................................ 13
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, Table of Contents
Using Learning Theories and Frameworks for Teaching in ODeL............................................ 3
Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 3
Theoretical Foundations of ODeL: Learning Theories .......................................................... 3
Behaviourism ..................................................................................................................... 3
Cognitivism ........................................................................................................................ 4
Constructivism ................................................................................................................... 5
Connectivism ..................................................................................................................... 5
Instructional Frameworks for ODeL ...................................................................................... 6
The Community of Inquiry Framework ............................................................................. 6
The ADDIE Model ............................................................................................................. 7
The Transactional Distance Theory ................................................................................... 8
The Blended Learning Framework .................................................................................... 8
Critical Comparison of Theoretical Perspectives................................................................... 9
Practical Application: Teaching Scenarios ........................................................................... 10
Scenario One: Undergraduate Business Studies Course .................................................. 10
Scenario Two: Postgraduate Research Methods Module ................................................. 10
Strengths, Limitations, and Relevance in ODeL ............................................................. 11
Conclusion ........................................................................................................................... 12
References ................................................................................................................................ 13
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