Terms and Definitions
The art and science of helping adults learn
What is andragogy?
What is a humanist teacher?
The application of game characteristics and benefits to real world processes or problems
What is gamification?
A narrative essay which reflects an individual’s beliefs and values about teaching and learning
What is a teaching philosophy?
Highlights social, political, and economical change through education
What is a radical teacher?
A didactic instructional method, involving one-way communication from an active presenter to a passive audience
What is a lecture?
Games that are designed for educational purposes
What are serious games?
Experts who transmit knowledge, direct learning process with authority, and emphasize organized knowledge
What is a liberal teacher?
Combines in-person teaching and online activities, and can be synchronous or asynchronous
What is hybrid learning?
A planned educational experience, wherein educators plan, implement and evaluate their educational programs
What is a curriculum?
Believes in experiential, problem-solving approach to learning; similar to John Dewey, Francis Parker, Edward Lindeman
What is a progressive teacher?
Uses multimedia elements to create a story and breaks down language and cultural barriers in healthcare education
What is digital storytelling?
A theory that equates learning with creating meaning from experience
What is constructivism?
Their teaching methods focus on programmed instruction, contract learning, and computer guided instruction
What is a behaviourist teacher?
Relies on open inquiry, utilizes small groups and enhances critical thinking, conversation, and problem-solving skills
What is problem-based learning?