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Online Learning: Is there a Paradigm Shift in the Social Construction of Adult Learning?
Type of Presentation
Roundtable Discussion (45 minutes)
Session Abstract
.This session will present the social learning contexts of face to face learning and online leaning. There will be a critical examination and discussion of these two learning paradigms.
Target Audience
Adult learners, adult educators, and program planners will benefit from this discussion intended to better understand the nature of social constructivism in relation to face to face learning enviromnents and online learning environments.
Learning Outcomes
The learners will have an opportunity to examine their own personal understanding of the social construction of knowledge as well as the perceptions of others with respect to face to face learning and online learning.
Session Description
The socialization of learners in the adult education environment is crucial to effective knowledge construction and acquisition. Adult leanring theories are based on face to face educational experiences. How are these foundational learning theories affected when applied to an online learning educational experience? Is there a paradigm shift due to the technology that is used to engage adult learners? This session will inspire participants to reflect on the social learning costruction that occurs within their respective adult education practices.
Efforts are made to try to schedule sessions on the day preferred by the Primary Presenter, though this cannot be guaranteed. Please check your preference.
No preference
Primary Presenter
Carole Pearce, Walden University
Work Title
Adult Education Faculty