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A second kind of alignment involves consideration of the major elements under investigation in this research project that are part of teaching and learning

(Action) Learning
Teaching as designing and mediating learning
Knowledge, experience & insight
Technology
Activities
Products

This kind of alignment needs to attend to features such as

Styles & preferences (teaching, learning & information)
Content (knowledge)
Ways and means (resources, processes...)
Outcomes (learning, experiences, costs, benefits...)

Alignment is purposeful and therefore related to values => Qualities of class program

Learning is the process of making sense and meaning from available actions knowledge, insights, and experiences
Products are the things created by the actions and activities
Experiences are so important because
- they may be available for future learning = 'aha' ! !!
- they may be available to challenge, supplement or complement present learning
Mediation is the processes by which thinking and awareness are enhanced and utilised leading to ...
Increased awareness of actions and experiences, thoughts (questioning insight) and available knowledge

Action Learning (more):

Action/Experience -> Questioning Insight -> Programmed Knowledge

Mediation: increased consciousness of inner and outer experiences and processes

Experience(M) -> Elaboration(M) -> Output(M) ->

Knowledge tetrad (Popper):

Problem -> Tentative Theory -> Eliminate errors -> New Challenge