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Curriculum Development and Open Distance E-Learning for the 21st Century: Natural Sciences and Technology Education Modules

Curriculum Development and Open Distance E-Learning for the 21st Century: Natural Sciences and Technology Education Modules
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Author(s): Elize M. Harris (North-West University, South Africa)and Leila Goosen (University of South Africa, South Africa)
Copyright: 2021
Pages: 22
Source title: Curriculum Development and Online Instruction for the 21st Century
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Tamara Phillips Fudge (Purdue University Global, USA)and Susan Shepherd Ferebee (Purdue University Global, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-7653-3.ch011

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Abstract

The purpose of the study reported on here was the curriculum development of suitable natural sciences and technology education modules, including practical investigations to complement the theoretical content of these for open and distance e-learning (ODeL) in the 21st century. In light of this purpose, the chapter will especially mention assessment practices and tools, curriculum development, multimedia use, student engagement, learning management systems, and multiculturalism and diversity in the online classroom. The objectives were related to establishing the aspects that must be considered during the curriculum development of well-designed natural sciences and technology education modules, which will include practical investigations, and that students should be able to have opportunities to reflect on their engagement with practical investigations to complement the theoretical content of the modules for ODeL purposes in the 21st century and demonstrate their pedagogical content knowledge after having successfully completed natural sciences and technology education modules.

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