Our Teaching and Learning Approach
Culturally responsive education through evidence-based e-learning principles
Krik? Krak! - The Foundation of Our Method
Just as the traditional call-and-response "Krik?" - "Krak!" signals readiness to learn through storytelling, our approach combines time-tested cultural wisdom with modern educational science. We believe that effective learning happens when content resonates culturally and follows proven pedagogical principles.
Our methodology integrates four core pillars that transform how learners engage with educational content, ensuring both cultural authenticity and learning effectiveness.
Four Pillars of Our Approach
Leverage Visuals and Words in e-Learning
Combining visual and verbal elements for maximum comprehension
Dual Coding
Words and graphics rather than words alone, leveraging both visual and verbal processing channels for deeper understanding.
Spatial Alignment
Align words to corresponding graphics and place words near corresponding graphics for seamless cognitive integration.
Attention Direction
Uses verbal and visual cues to direct attention to key learning elements and cultural connections.
Audio Integration
Present words as audio narration to accommodate different learning preferences and cultural storytelling traditions.
Redundancy Principle
Applying the redundancy principle - when less is more, removing unnecessary elements that don't enhance learning.
Promote Skill Building in e-Learning
Structured practice and continuous learning through cultural context
Continuous Learning
Activities for promoting continuous learning through structured behavior that respects cultural learning patterns.
Cultural Examples
Leveraging examples in e-Learning that draw from rich cultural traditions and real-world applications.
Practice Interactions
Sufficient practice interactions to achieve learning objectives through culturally meaningful scenarios.
Organize Content in e-Learning
Structured learning paths that honor cultural wisdom and modern pedagogy
Segmenting Principle
Applying segmenting principles to break complex cultural concepts into manageable learning segments.
Pretraining Principle
Implementing pretraining principles to build foundational cultural knowledge before advanced concepts.
Navigation Guidelines
Clear guidelines for e-Learning navigation that mirror familiar cultural learning pathways.
Leverage Social Cues in e-Learning
Human connection and cultural authenticity in digital learning
Cultural References
Apply cultural references that create meaningful connections and validate learners' cultural identities.
Conversational Style
Use conversational style and polite wording that reflects cultural communication patterns and friendly voices.
Interactive Collaboration
Foster interactive collaboration that mirrors traditional community learning and knowledge sharing.
How We Implement Our Approach
Cultural Context Assessment
We begin by understanding the learner's cultural background, learning preferences, and community values to ensure authentic representation.
Content Design
Learning materials are crafted using our four-pillar approach, integrating visual elements, structured practice, and cultural references.
Interactive Engagement
Through the "Krik? Krak!" mechanism and other culturally resonant interactions, we maintain engagement throughout the learning journey.
Continuous Refinement
We continuously gather feedback from learners and communities to refine our approach and ensure cultural authenticity and learning effectiveness.
Research Foundation
Our approach is grounded in decades of educational research, including Richard Mayer's multimedia learning principles, culturally responsive pedagogy research, and traditional knowledge systems. We combine:
- Cognitive Load Theory: Optimizing mental processing for better learning outcomes
- Dual Coding Theory: Leveraging both visual and verbal information processing
- Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy: Maintaining and fostering cultural pluralism
- Social Learning Theory: Learning through observation and cultural modeling
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems: Honoring traditional ways of knowing and learning
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