Education · Pedagogy and Curriculum Design
In a 'good' system, all aspects of teaching and assessment are tuned to support high-level learning, so that all students are encouraged to use higher-order learning processes. Constructive alignment (CA) is such a system. It is an approach to curriculum design that optimizes the conditions for quality learning (John Biggs). The 'constructive' aspect refers to the idea that students construct meaning through relevant learning activities. What core concept is the author conveying regarding meaning?
- 1Learners set up an environment that maximises the likelihood that students will engage in the activities designed to achieve the intended outcomes.
- 2Teaching does not act simply as a catalyst for learning.
- 3Meaning is not something imparted or transmitted from teacher to learner, but is something learners have to create for themselves.✓
- 4The 'alignment' aspect refers to what the learner does.
Correct answer
Meaning is not something imparted or transmitted from teacher to learner, but is something learners have to create for themselves.
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