Twenty-fifth International Conference on Learning

Abstract

Facilitating deep learning requires a teaching and learning process that involves curriculum restructuring and a wide range of open and technology-driven collaborative learning opportunities.. Even though recent developments have improved competence based education and the alignment of intended learning outcomes and pedagogical practices, there is still a need to create more effective environments and learning processes to achieve deep learning. Presented DDD pedagogical model (Dialogical, Deep and Digital learning activity) is based on recent research in the field of professional teacher education, and facilitates changes in the digital learning culture. The model emphasise through deep learning orientation: self-paced, authentic, dialogical and collaborative knowledge construction in diverse digital environments. In the future, this model can also be used in design principles used to revise teaching practices, instead of applying a specific, fixed pedagogical model. The role of design principles is seen as a more flexible way to shape teaching and learning in diverse situations and environments. Although the study was conducted mainly in a Finnish professional teacher education context, the model is applicable to other education levels. The digitalisation of work and learning challenges us to facilitate a change in the learning culture towards deeper learning processes.