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ERIC Number: EJ532853
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1042-1629
A Conceptual Framework for the Development of Theories-in-Action with Open-Ended Learning Environments.
Land, Susan M.; Hannafin, Michael J.
Educational Technology Research and Development, v44 n3 p37-53 1996
This paper describes a rationale for, and conceptual framework of, learning via open-ended learning environments (OELEs). It highlights development of theories-in-action with OELEs, including the roles of context, system response/feedback, and levels of processing. Discussion also includes examples of theory building via OELEs and implications for research and practice. Contains 59 references. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Context Effect, Educational Environment, Feedback, Learning Processes, Research Needs, Theory Practice Relationship
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Conceptual Frameworks; Examples