Abstract
In today's complex world, simply knowing how to use tools and knowledge in a single domain is not sufficient to remain competitive as either individuals or companies. People must also learn to apply tools and knowledge in new domains and different situations. Industry specialists report that people at every organizational level must be creative and flexible problem solvers (Lynton, 1989). This requires the ability to apply experience and a definition knowledge to address novel problems. Consequently, learning to think critically, to analyse and synthesize information to solve technical, social, economic, political, and scientific problems, and to work productively in groups are crucial skills for successful and fulfilling participation in our modern, competitive society.DOI:10.1080/0968776950030202
Highlights
In today's complex world, knowing how to use tools and knowledge in a single domain is not sufficient to remain competitive as either individuals or companies
The purpose of this article is to describe and organize the shared elements of Rich Environments for Active Learning, or REALs, including the theoretical foundations and instructional strategies to provide a common ground for discussion
To develop learning environments that encourage the type of learning described by Jonassen, Wheatley, and others, REALs reflect the theories and philosophies of constructivism
Summary
Rich Environments for Active Learning, or REALs, are comprehensive instructional systems that evolvefrom and are consistent with constructivist philosophies and theories. REALs provide learning activities that engage students in a continuous collaborative process of building and reshaping understanding as a natural consequence of their experiences and interactions within learning environments that authentically reflect the world around them. In this way, REALs are a response to educational practices that promote the development of inert knowledge, such as conventional teacher-to-student knowledge-transfer activities. We examine the theoretical foundation that supports these new assumptions. We describe how REALs promote these new assumptions within a constructivist framework, defining each REAL attribute and providing supporting examples of REAL strategies in action
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