Hawaii International Conference in Education (HICE 2011)
RUNNING head: Identifying Criteria for Redesigning Learning Environments
Evaluating Criteria to Consider When Redesigning Learning Environments for the Next Generation of Students and Teachers
Authors and Contributor
Dr. Ghanem Jaser Mohamed AlBustami, Associate Professor Department(s) and affiliation(s): Abu Dhabi University, College of Arts & Science,Educational Leadership Graduate Program Director, United Arab Emirates Tel: 00962-6-5675653.(Jordan)00971-2-5015874 (ADU)Mob. 00971-50-8164584P.O.Box: 59911 Abu Dhabi.E-Mailghanem.albustami@adu.ac.ae
De. Joyce Pittman, Associate Clinical Professor Department and Affiliation: Drexel University, Goodwin CollegeProfessional Studies/School of Education/Technology3001 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA USA joyce.pittman@gmail.com513-237-1265
Contributor Jacqueline Long, Research Assistant - University of Arkansas. Little Rock, Arkansas
Title: Identifying Criteria for Redesigning Learning Environments for the Next Generation of 21st Century Students and Teachers
Abstract
This theoretical paper is a work in progress that discusses results from a literature review and practitioner observations that investigated the question, Given the vast changes in technology, social interactions, the environment, and international events, how do we redesign learning environments to meet these changes for the next generation of both students and teachers in the 21st Century?
The research objective was three-fold: 1) to unveil the most prevalent practices driving the need to create new learning environments, 2) identify conditions that support innovations in the redesign of learning environments to address 21stcentury reform in pedagogy and new educational organization designs and 3) advance the conversation on the posited question.
Methodology was a qualitative literature review, which included an electronic Web and library review. The expected outcome included expanded understanding of six research themes to advance research on this important question and the role of six related phenomenon.
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