One of the main points raised in the reading by Oliver is that the essential elements that increase the potential of the learning design to foster high quality learning in higher education are namely learner engagement, acknowledgement of the learning context, learner challenge and provision of practice. According to the author, these elements are important in any higher education. This main points made me ponder if in today's context (for instance Singapore), these four elements are actually applicable to not only higher education, but even elementary or secondary educations. According to my younger nephews and nieces in primary and secondary schools, they are often required to participate actively and express themselves alot in class. Back in my time, I don't remember participating much in class and the teacher seldom required us express ourselves.
I feel that its great that such active learning is taught to the students since young as it would prepare them to be more outspoken, which would be of much help in the future ( esp in University). Perhaps because in my time we were not encouraged to really express ourselves, that is why many ( many many many) lecturers often feedback that Singaporean students are always quiet and keeping to themselves in lectures?
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