Critical review of the blended learning models based on Maslow's and Vygotsky's educational theory

Esyin Chew*, Norah Jones, David Turner

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Abstract

Blended learning involves the combination of two fields of concern: education and educational technology. To gain the scholarly recognition from educationists, it is necessary to revisit its models and educational theory underpinned. This paper respond to this issue by reviewing models related to blended learning based on two prominent educational theorists, Maslow's and Vygotsky's view. Four models were chosen due to their holistic ideas or vast citations related to blended learning: (1) E-Moderation Model emerging from Open University of UK; (2) Learning Ecology Model by Sun Microsoft System; (3) Blended Learning Continuum in University of Glamorgan; and (4) Inquiry-based Framework by Garrison and Vaughan. The discussion of each model concerning pedagogical impact to learning and teaching are made. Critical review of the models in accordance to Maslow or Vygotsky is argued. Such review is concluded with several key principles for the design and practice in blended learning.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHybrid Learning and Education - First International Conference, ICHL 2008, Proceedings
Pages40-53
Number of pages14
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
Event1st International Conference on Hybrid Learning and Education, ICHL 2008 - Hong Kong, China
Duration: 13 Aug 200815 Aug 2008

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume5169
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference1st International Conference on Hybrid Learning and Education, ICHL 2008
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHong Kong
Period13/08/0815/08/08

Keywords

  • Blended learning
  • Educational technology
  • Educational theory
  • Higher education
  • Hybrid learning

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