Extended Model of Action Orientation in Academic and Non-Academic Education

authored by: Thomas N. Jambor
Abstract: The concept of action orientation is based on the constructivist approach and encourages learner activation. This allows learners to construct their own cognitive structures and utilize educators as a resource in the learning process. Consequently, the role of the educator shifts, becoming more of an advisor and moderator than a provider of knowledge. This shift is not explicitly considered in the conventional action-oriented model. Therefore, there is a gap in the modeling of the concept. This paper introduces the concept of action orientation and adds a layer of support and layer of reflection to address the aforementioned gap. Furthermore, the paper demonstrates through an illustrative example the feasibility of implementing the extended model in academic courses.
Organisation(s): Didactics of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Section
Type: Conference contribution
No. of pages: 6
Publication date: 05.08.2024
Publication status: Published
Peer reviewed: Yes
ASJC Scopus subject areas: Computer Science (miscellaneous), Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science Applications, Engineering (miscellaneous), Education
Electronic version(s): https://doi.org/10.1109/GECon62014.2024.10734034 (Access: Closed)

BibTeX

@inproceedings{40e40bac17144ab5a91ce52c307deb3b,
title = "Extended Model of Action Orientation in Academic and Non-Academic Education",
abstract = "The concept of action orientation is based on the constructivist approach and encourages learner activation. This allows learners to construct their own cognitive structures and utilize educators as a resource in the learning process. Consequently, the role of the educator shifts, becoming more of an advisor and moderator than a provider of knowledge. This shift is not explicitly considered in the conventional action-oriented model. Therefore, there is a gap in the modeling of the concept. This paper introduces the concept of action orientation and adds a layer of support and layer of reflection to address the aforementioned gap. Furthermore, the paper demonstrates through an illustrative example the feasibility of implementing the extended model in academic courses.",
keywords = "action orientation, fundamentals of electrical engineering, introductory study phase",
author = "Jambor, {Thomas N.}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2024 IEEE.; 3rd IEEE German Education Conference, GECon 2024 ; Conference date: 05-08-2024 Through 07-08-2024",
year = "2024",
month = aug,
day = "5",
doi = "10.1109/GECon62014.2024.10734034",
language = "English",
isbn = "979-8-3503-5576-5",
booktitle = "2024 IEEE 3rd German Education Conference",
publisher = "Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.",
address = "United States",
}