Incorporating 4MAT Model in Distance Instructional Material--An Innovative Design

Autor/inn/en	Nikolaou, Alexandra; Koutsouba, Maria
Titel	Incorporating 4MAT Model in Distance Instructional Material--An Innovative Design
Quelle	In: European Journal of Open, Distance and E-Learning, (2012) 1, (10 Seiten) PDF als Volltext (1); PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei (2) Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1027-5207
Schlagwörter	Instructional Materials; Educational Innovation; Instructional Design; Instructional Effectiveness; Distance Education; Learning Strategies; Learning Processes; Cognitive Style; Models; Teaching Methods; Program Descriptions; Change Strategies; Educational Change + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Lehrmaterial; Lehrmittel; Unterrichtsmedien; Instructional innovation; Bildungsinnovation; Lesson concept; Lessonplan; Unterrichtsentwurf; Unterrichtserfolg; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Learning methode; Learning techniques; Lernmethode; Lernstrategie; Learning process; Lernprozess; Cognitive styles; Kognitiver Stil; Analogiemodell; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Lösungsstrategie; Bildungsreform
Abstract	In an attempt to improve the effectiveness of distance learning, the present study aims to introduce an innovative way of creating and designing distance learning instructional material incorporating Bernice McCarthy's 4MAT Model based on learning styles. According to McCarthy's theory, all students can learn effectively in a cycle of learning that consists of eight steps, which adapt to all learners' learning styles. For this reason, Bernice McCarthy's 4MAT Model is analysed, its innovative application to distance learning material is discussed, while an example of material directed to teachers for the purposes of a training course concerning the art of Drama of the kindergarten curriculum is presented. (Contains 3 tables and 4 figures.) (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10