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Learning Frameworks Course Transformation: Re-thinking How Students Learn How to Learn

in the 21st Century

Joshua D. Walker, Ph.D. Center for Teaching and Learning, Educational Psychology

Stephanie B. Corliss, Ph.D. Center for Teaching and Learning, Educational Psychology

Melissa Andrews, B.A., M.A. Assistant Instructor, Graduate Student, Educational Psychology

Rebecca Hammonds, B.A. Assistant Instructor, Graduate Student, Educational Psychology

https://sites.google.com/site/metalearning21/

Describe the lifelong learner for the 21st Century or

What are the essential characteristics of students who will succeed in college and beyond?)

1. Discipline (as a work ethic) Have career goals Know how to learn Tech savvy Persistent/grit Organized Curious Committed/Mindset Need a support system and Coping skills Funding (Resources) Adaptable

Today’s Driving Questions

When it comes to helping postsecondary students learn how to learn, 1.  What topics should be included or excluded? 2.  What’s the best format or structure for this educational experience? 3.  How can the impact of such a program be evaluated?

Spectrum of Learning Support

Programmatic (Organized

sequences of learning

strategies)

Stand alone (independent,

ad hoc offerings)

Generic, Universal

Discipline- Specific

Learning strategies workshops (e.g., at Learning Center)

Student Success Programs

Learning support embedded in another course

Learning support augmenting another course (e.g., SI)

EDP310 Strategic Learning for the 21st Century

Learning support wrapped around another course

Spectrum of Learning Support

Programmatic (Organized

sequences of learning

strategies)

Stand alone (independent,

ad hoc offerings)

Generic, Universal

Discipline- Specific

Learning strategies workshops (e.g., at Learning Center)

Student Success Programs

Learning support embedded in another course

Learning support augmenting another course (e.g., SI)

EDP310 Strategic Learning for the 21st Century

Learning support wrapped around another course

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3 4

5 6

Converging Influences

Center for Teaching & Learning

Department of Educational Psychology

Learning Support

Ecosystem

Course Descriptions(Original Version) Description: Students will explore a wide range of topics in educational psychology that impact student learning, including theories of cognition and motivation, and apply them to their own academic work. The goal is to help students become more self-regulated learners who can take responsibility for their own learning and who know how to design and implement effective learning strategies. This course is appropriate for those interested in learning more about basic theories of educational psychology, students at all levels seeking to improve performance in their classes as well as those experiencing difficulty succeeding academically at the university.

Availability: 8-9 sections offered every Fall and Spring Class size: 20-28 students Instructors: graduate student instructors, coordinated by faculty

Topics Covered (Original Version)

•  Information Processing •  Reading, Listening, and Note-taking Strategies •  Study Aids

•  Self-testing •  Concentration •  Systematic Approach to Achieving Goals •  Time Management

•  Test-taking •  Academic Environment

•  Attitude •  Motivation •  Coping with Anxiety

•  Model of Strategic Learning (Weinstein)

Learning  Project  30%  

Quizzes  15%  

Par7cipa7on  10%  

Exams  45%  

Assessment Structure (Original version)

Prac7ce?  

Level  of  knowledge?  

Alignment  with  outcomes?  

pedagogical  misalignment  

Learning  Project  

(including  Learning  Autobio)  30%  

Quizzes  15%  

Class  Par7cipa7on  

10%  

Exams  45%  

Assessment Structure (comparison)

Quizzes  10%  

Case  Analyses  15%  

Goal  Projects  30%  

Learning  Autobio  

Reflec7ons  20%  

Class  Par7cipa7o

n  w/  Personal  Manual  25%  

Original Redesigned

Meta-learning Model (Redesigned)

Meta-learning Model (Redesigned)

Topics Explored (Redesigned)

Topics Explored (Redesigned)

What impact would you expect to see from a course like this?

1.

Spectrum of Learning Support

Programmatic (Organized

sequences of learning

strategies)

Stand alone (independent,

ad hoc offerings)

Generic, Universal

Discipline- Specific

learning strategies workshops at Learning Center

Student Success Programs

learning support embedded in another course

Learning support augmenting another course (e.g., SI)

EDP310 Strategic Learning for the 21st Century

Learning support wrapped around another course

Resources Kereluik, K., Mishra, P., Fahnoe, C., & Terry, L. (2013). What knowledge is of most worth: Teacher knowledge for 21st century learning. Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education, 29(4), 127-140.

https://sites.google.com/site/metalearning21/

contact: josh.walker@austin.utexas.edu