RSA #3: Resource
Based Learning
Module Sources:
Additional Sources:
Module Summary:
The
focus of this week’s module is Resource-based learning. Resource-based learning
involves students, teachers, librarians and technology specialists in the
effective use of a wide range of print, non-print and human resources.
Resource-based learning lends itself to the development of individual students
by accommodating their variety of interests, experiences, learning styles,
needs and ability levels. Students who use a number of resources in various
roles for learning have the opportunity to understand and retain a theme,
issue, or topic of study in ways which allow for an understanding of learning
styles and access to the theme or topic by cognitive or affective modes.
In a resource-based learning
environment, teachers encourage students to use a variety of resources to seek
information and solve problems. Students and teachers make decisions about the
appropriate sources of information and tools for learning and how to access
them. Students can use a range of print resources such as text books, novels,
magazines, newspapers, World Wide Web texts and library reference works. Some
students choose to use multimedia technologies such as videotape and videodisk,
CD-ROM, software tools and simulation/modeling tools to enhance their content.
The use of primary documents such as historic records, original studies and
reports, legislative documents are vital for citing authentic based evidence.
Technology has now allowed for computer networking and telecommunications for
both data access and participation in learning communities to better support
the students in their collaboration. Students use their local communities for
the rich supply of materials, human resources and information provided by
businesses, social service agencies, citizens' groups, teachers' centers,
public and university libraries, cultural federations, theaters and cinemas as
well. The mass media such as cable and network television, radio broadcasts,
and other national and international print allow students to retrieve
information as well. The most important role of a teacher during RBL is to
promote involvement and interaction during the process. RBL is student centered
meaning they are accountable for their information and learning.
Online Resource
Summaries:
The online resources were
very valuable and further explained the purpose of RBL and how it can be best
utilized within the classroom. According to the online article written by the
department of education,” In today's rapidly changing
society, students must have the opportunity to develop the ability to retrieve,
assess, and apply information. As we equip students with these skills we will
help ensure that learning does not end with the completion of formal education,
but continues throughout life. These goals can best be achieved through
resource-based teaching and learning, that is, a library program fully
integrated with the school's instructional program with technology specialists,
librarians and teachers using a cooperative program planning approach”. These
additional online resources explain the best practices on how to utilize RBL
along with how to adapt it to the diversity of learners that are in the
schools. The articles also give examples of RBL and lessons it can be applied
to. They also state how RBL can also supplement other methods of teaching such
as project and inquiry based learning.
Comparing and Contrasting Additional/Module Resources:
Both the additional and
module resources had similar thoughts on what resource-based learning looks
like and how it can be utilized. Both
articles explain RBL in detail and model how it can be implemented in the
classroom. The additional articles give examples on how RBL can be combined
with other forms of learning methods to enhance or diversify learning. Giving
students multiple methods to obtain information is researched best practices
and allows students to learn in various capacities. The module resources provided
a YouTube video of RBL in practice and displays how the students benefitted
from the process. The additional resources also provided detailed experiments
using RBL in classrooms showing data that proves its worth and how it can
improve student achievement. The journal articles give proof that RBL does work
and benefits a variety of learners.
Resource-Based
Learning in an Educational Setting:
RBL could best be utilized
in an educational setting where students are researching a project using
another theory such as project based learning and want to supplement their
project with various resources to convey meaning or understanding. For example
students may be doing a project on the Battle of Bunker Hill and choose to use
multiple resources to represent and explain what happened. Students could use
YouTube videos, online print articles, journal entries documenting the battle
and how it was won, video reenactments depicting what happened, or podcasts explaining
the significance of the battle. RBL allows for multiple means of materials to
be used that best meet the needs of the students. Students can then display
their findings in the different forms in order to convey learning objectives to
their classmates and teachers. The instructor can facilitate and guide the
students in the search for the information while allowing the students to pick
the format in which best explains their ideas.
References:
1.
David, Jane L. "Membership."
Educational Leadership: Teaching Students to Think: Resource- Based Learning.
ASCD, Jan.-Feb. 2008. Web. 06 Feb. 2015.
2.
Campbell, L., Flageolle, P., Griffith, S.,
Wojcik, C. (2014). Resource-based Learning. Retrieved from:
http://epltt.coe.uga.edu/index.php?title=Resource-Based_Learning.
3. Hill, Janette R. "Teaching and
Learning in Digital Environments: The Resurgence of Resou." Rce-based
Learning. Kluwer Academic Publishers, 13 Feb. 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015
4. "Meridian: Getting a Grip on
Project-Based Learning Page 3." Meridian: Getting a Grip on Project-Based Learning Page 3. NC
State University, 5 Dec. 2002. Web. 06 Feb. 2015.
5. Malcom, Ryan. "Resourced Based
Learning Strategies." Research in Learning Technology. Co- Action Publishing, n.d. Web.
6. "Why Resource Based Learning (PRBL)?"
Resource Based Learning. Buck Institute for Education, n.d. Web. 06 Feb. 2015.
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