ICT and the learning principles of the Primary School Curriculum

After reading the first chapter, it definitely makes me have a better idea on why using ICT in learning. Unlike last time, we were finding our ways into searching the reasons WHY technology besides having the aanswer - interesting, fun...

I would like to highlight the 3 ways in using ICT in Teaching and Learning (Henceforth will be referred to T&L). The three ways are namely : - Learning through ICT
- Learning with ICT
- Learning about ICT

Learning through ICT is when teachers and children use ICT to transform the process of T&L as well as learning in new ways.
Learning with ICT is when teachers and children use ICT resources to support the classroom curriculum.
Learning about ICT is when teachers and children develop skills and knowledge in the potential uses of ICT to support learning.

During the last lecture, besides learning the 3 ways, we were also exposed to several principle of learning in the primary school curriculum.

The principles are as below:
- the child's sense of wonder and natural curiousity
- the child as an active agent in his/her learning
- the developmental nature of learning
- the child's knowledge and experience as a base for learning
- environment-based learning
- learning through guided activity and discovery
- learning through language
- the aesthetic dimension
- the social and emotional dimensions of learning
- the integration of learning
- the transfer of learning
- higher-order thinking and problem solving
- collaborative learning
- taking account of individual difference

There are many principles but I think it is important for teachers to consider all of them in choosing and developing the materials to teach the pupils in classroom. One priciple will definitely not work in a reality classroom.