Innovation Concepts in Teaching and Learning

 

Mina Badiei: GS31016 Yap Seong Fook: GS 25926

Robert Anthony:GS 25880 

Definition of innovation

Innovative needs in instruction

Innovative characteristics in instruction 

The meaning in dictionary

The word innovation comes from the Latin root innovatus, which means "to renew or change."

Innovation generally refers to the creation of better or more effective products, processes, technologies, or ideas that are accepted by environment.

 

Definition of Innovation

“A new idea, method or device”

“A Change that creates a new dimension of performance”

“Creativity with a job to do”

“Creating value by implementing new ideas”  “Anything that provides a new perceived benefit to a

customer or employee”  

Different definitions for one word

The starting point for innovation is the generation of creative ideas but innovation is the process of taking those ideas to usefulness.

From knowledge to confirmation

KNOWLEDGE

PERSUATION

DECISION

IMPLEMENTATION

CONFIRMATION

ACCEPT

REJECT

The distinction between "invention" and "innovation" :

Invention is the creation of a new idea or concept, but innovation is turning that new concept into commercial success or widespread use.

INNOVATION = INVENTION ?

freedom to explore and try new things.

mind to inquire, Ask questions, talk, exchange, disagree and agree.

tolerance to failure, recognizing the not succeeding in a project is part and puzzle of a journey to innovation.

Innovation in education

- portfolio assessment - collaborative learning - flexible learning programs - using multi-media/video to develop

students’ perceptions of learning - formative assessment projects - using mind-mapping to promote

understanding

examples of innovation in education

To improve student learning

The demands of

external agencies

To cope with curriculum

change or other reorganization

Competition

Access to technological

facilities

Challenging requirements of both pupil

and teacher to step in the world of professionalism

Changes in the student intake

Innovative needs in instruction

To respond to the needs of students.

Producing interesting, successful

lessons inspires and motivates

students.

To meet the expectations of

superior.

In response to peer

encouragement.

The world is changing and

pedagogy must reflect that.

Learning must be designed to equip students for the world they will

inhabit.

Innovation within the classroom

Improve results – particularly in failing

schools

Use education and the skills of all staff to open

up possibilities in students’ minds and

increase their self-belief

Respond to a changing world

Respond to the expectations of their students and parents.

Innovation at school level

Ideas generation

Sharing & refining

Implementing on asmall-scale trial

Reflecting & evaluating

Championing & roll out

The Innovation Process

External stimulusPrevious personal experience

Creative thinking

Wider Environment

Education System

Other schools

own school

Sources of ideas

Increasingly policy

Local circumstance

s

The nature and operation of the institution and its sub-units (faculties, schools,

departments)

The attitudes and support of colleagues,

person in authority

To obtain the cooperation

of colleagues.

Interest and commitment

shown by superior.

The real or perceived conflict between the requirements of research and of teaching and

learning.

Contexts & Influential Factors

Recognises the need for change and has encouragement or support from the person in authority.

Colleagues and people in authority show an interest in disseminating the outcomes of innovation.

Resources are available.

Innovation in teaching is most likely to take place when:

Low esteem of teaching and learning, compared with research.

Lack of recognition and interest by colleagues and people in authority.

Institutional or other policies and action plans laying down firm directions that prohibit individual initiative.

Excessively bureaucratic procedures for approval, support and resources.

Quality assessment procedures or other procedures that inhibit risk-taking.

Innovation is most likely to be obstructed by:

Innovative characteristics in instruction

a)Original Theoristsi-Gabriel Tarde (1903)

S-shaped curve for diffusion processes

ii-Ryan and Gross (1943): adopter categoriesInnovatorsEarly adoptersEarly/Late MajoritiesLaggards..\Videos\Diffusion of Innovations Theory Project.mp4

Diffusion of Innovation

iii-Katz (1957) : media opinion leaders opinion followers

iv-Everett M. Rogers Diffusion of Innovations (1962-95) the process by which an innovation is communicated through certain channels over time among the members of a social system

Rogers’ (1995) Diffusion of Innovation

Stages of adoption:

◦ Awareness - the individual is exposed to the innovation but lacks complete information about it

◦ Interest - the individual becomes interested in the new idea and seeks additional information about it

◦ Evaluation - individual mentally applies the innovation to his present and anticipated future situation, and then decides whether or not to try it

◦ Trial - the individual makes full use of the innovation

◦ Adoption - the individual decides to continue the full use of the innovation

Innovation characteristics

Individual characteristics

Social network characteristics

Others…

Factors affecting diffusion

Observability The degree to which the results of an innovation are visible to potential adopters

Relative Advantage The degree to which the innovation is perceived to be superior to current practice

Compatibility The degree to which the innovation is perceived to be consistent

with socio-cultural values, previous ideas, and/or perceived needs

Trialability The degree to which the innovation can be experienced on a

limited basis

Complexity The degree to which an innovation is difficult to use or understand

Innovation characteristics

Nor Aziah Alias & Ahmad Marzuki Zainuddin , (2005) Innovation for Better Teaching and Learning: Adopting the Learning Management System

Hannan, A. & Silver, H. (2000) Innovating in Higher Education: teaching, learning and institutional cultures. Buckingham: Open University Press.

Kim Smith. (2009) INNOVATION IN PUBLIC EDUCATION: PROBLEMS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Rogers,E.(2003).Diffusion of Innovation (5th Ed.),New York: Free press

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