How do I apply object learning, physical space, ‘third space’ and ‘constructivism’
Below are my Remarkable notes at first online meeting.
With reference to my online tutorial on the 24th of January, object-based learning as an academic discipline was interesting experience for me as it was now obvious that physical materials-objects are key to my teaching. My thoughts raced towards how I will support students placing items in the gallery window. Will they be viewed as museum artifacts? Will the work be literal or abstract? Are the objects or materials modified and placed in the background to create an ‘environment’? How does teaching and learning resources help support the learning outcome when selected objects are displayed’
This is exciting moment for me, for I now have a deeper understanding in how lines of communication that can be created when looking at objects which can reveal its history or its influence on the person holding or making the item.
It opens many possibilities for me to create learning material that can be transmitted to students through a ‘made object’ which can explain complex and abstract ideas through the process of using materials to manufacture a design, and through the making the skills learning takes place. Which can be simple or complicated.
Transferable skills can be developed through the manipulation of materials. The way we talk about materials and its understanding of it. How certain objects made or found can create meaning and engage people from different cultures and nationalities. I’m looking forward to engaging with this project with a new way of thinking in how objects are placed in a space, how it provokes ideas and understanding. To observe how we learn, how we communicate and engage with the item and to each other. The transference of learnt skills that can be shared.
I will add these ideas, thoughts and apply them towards my ‘MicroTeaching’