Difference between revisions of "Tailored and Alternative Learning Systems"
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<h2>Description</h2> | <h2>Description</h2> | ||
Tailored and Alternative Learning systems and ideologies have a long history. "Tailored learning" systems probably date back to the advent of vocations, and " | Tailored and Alternative Learning systems and ideologies have a long history. "Tailored learning" systems probably date back to the advent of vocations, and "Alternative Education | ||
Piaget also influenced the fields of computer science and artificial intelligence. Computer scientist Seymour Papert was inspired by Piaget's work in developing the Logo programming language, one of the first computer languages. Alan Kay used Piaget's theories as the basis for his Dynabook programming system, which bears a striking resemblance to today's modern tablet computer (and beyond). | Piaget also influenced the fields of computer science and artificial intelligence. Computer scientist Seymour Papert was inspired by Piaget's work in developing the Logo programming language, one of the first computer languages. Alan Kay used Piaget's theories as the basis for his Dynabook programming system, which bears a striking resemblance to today's modern tablet computer (and beyond). | ||
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<h2>Paradigm</h2> | <h2>Paradigm</h2> | ||
The standard educational systems are inadequate for preparing children for the future. Education should be developed according to our latest thinking about how humans learn and adapt. | The standard educational systems are inadequate for preparing children for the future. Education should be developed according to our latest thinking about how humans learn and adapt. Along with educators, philosophers and researchers in fields as diverse as physiology and computer science have supported alternative ways of thinking and supporting about education. | ||
<h2>Timing</h2> | <h2>Timing</h2> | ||