I’m reviewing the metaphors to the Canadian National Radio as although it is an example of some time ago, there are significant indicators of the ‘Participation’ metaphor through a focus of encouraging participation from the learners to retain and recruit new listeners (schools and their learners). This included sending in skills and knowledge that they could share (guests) and also responding to questions at the end of broadcasts.
The role of the teachers was seen as a Facilitator. Therefore this project has elements of both ‘Acquisition’, in terms of the teacher’s role but also ‘participatory’ through reflection and communication with an encouragement to take part to form a greater whole.
As Sfard summarises, each metaphor has its key strengths and weaknesses and often when combined it can offer a strong learning opportunity. This project demonstrates that in action with a very limited technology, available at the time.
Sfard Metaphor and the Canadian National Railways
I’m reviewing the metaphors to the Canadian National Radio as although it is an example of some time ago, there are significant indicators of the ‘Participation’ metaphor through a focus of encouraging participation from the learners to retain and recruit new listeners (schools and their learners). This included sending in skills and knowledge that they could share (guests) and also responding to questions at the end of broadcasts.
The role of the teachers was seen as a Facilitator. Therefore this project has elements of both ‘Acquisition’, in terms of the teacher’s role but also ‘participatory’ through reflection and communication with an encouragement to take part to form a greater whole.
As Sfard summarises, each metaphor has its key strengths and weaknesses and often when combined it can offer a strong learning opportunity. This project demonstrates that in action with a very limited technology, available at the time.