Concept Learning in the Undergraduate Classroom: A Case Study in Religious Studies
Journal Title: International Journal of Instruction - Year 2014, Vol 7, Issue 2
Abstract
Popularized by the work of Jerome Bruner in the mid-1990’s, the “Concept Attainment Model” is a process of structured inquiry that requires students to make generalizations and draw conclusions from examples (and non-examples) of a particular concept toward developing new insights, hypotheses, and associations regarding what they have previously learned (Bruner, 1977). In order to broaden some of the typical assumptions about the manners and conditions in which it can be effectively employed in the undergraduate classroom, this qualitative research study offers an example of the Concept Attainment Model in action in the teaching of traditional just war theory in an undergraduate religion class. Data was collected and analysed according to Spradley’s qualitative research methodologies (Spradley, 1980). Among the most important findings of this study is that in a religion or similar humanities course, the Concept Attainment Model is most likely to find success when highly scaffolded by the instructor
Authors and Affiliations
Jennifer L. Jones, Robert St Hilaire
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP99873
- DOI -
- Views 144
- Downloads 0
Working Together: How Teachers Teach and Students Learn in Collaborative Learning Environments
Active Learning in Maths and Science (ALMS) was a six-month face-to-face professional development program for middle school maths and science teachers carried out between June and November, 2010 in two Indian state...
A Study of Learners’ Reflection on Andragogical Skills of Distance Education Tutors
The researcher conducted present study with the objectives to a). evaluate attitude of learners towards academic and tutoring skills of distance education tutors, b). assess the opinion of distance learners about assessm...
The Current Use of Web 2.0 Tools in University Teaching from the Perspective of Faculty Members at the College of Education
This study aimed to identify the current status of using Web 2.0 tools in university teaching by the faculty members of the College of Education at Sudan University of Science and Technology. The study used a descripti...
READING ENGAGEMENT: A COMPARISON BETWEEN E-BOOKS AND TRADITIONAL PRINT BOOKS IN AN ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM
Electronic books (e-books) are gaining popularity for personal reading. Options for access to a large selection of book titles and “anytime/anywhere” reading choices have added to the increased use of e-books. For this s...
School Effectiveness at Primary Level of Education in Relation to Classroom Teaching
The study aims to investigate the relationship of School Effectiveness with regard to classroom teaching at primary level of education. The objectives of the study were to identify the more-effective and less-e...