Exploratory learning: Difference between revisions

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Exploratory learning is based on constructivist theories of learning. See also inquiry-based learning

According to Rieber (:587) all exploratory learning approaches are based on the following four principles:

(a) Learners can and should take control of their own learning;
(b) knowledge is rich and multidimensional;
(c) learners approach the learning task in very diverse ways; and
(d) it is possible for learning to feel natural and uncoaxed, that is, it does not have to be forced or contrived.

There are different kinds of tools for exploratory learning.

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 According to Rieber (:587) all exploratory learning approaches are
-based on the following four principles: (a) Learners can and
+based on the following four principles:
-should take control of their own learning; (b) knowledge is rich
+* (a) Learners can and should take control of their own learning;
-and multidimensional; (c) learners approach the learning task
+* (b) knowledge is rich and multidimensional;
-in very diverse ways; and (d) it is possible for learning to feel natural and uncoaxed, that is, it does not have to be forced or contrived.
+* (c) learners approach the learning task in very diverse ways; and
+* (d) it is possible for learning to feel natural and uncoaxed, that is, it does not have to be forced or contrived.
 == Examples ==