Cartoon planet: Micro-reflection through digital cartoons - a case study on teaching and learning with young people

Mendes Da Costa, C; Keegan, H; Attwell, G

Abstract

The young learners of today tend to show little enthusiasm for formal schooling. This does not
necessarily mean pupils are not interested in learning or developing new skills and competences. In
fact, the opposite often happens in the informal settings they belong to. Finding ways of transferring
pupil’s informal learning to the school setting is therefore important. This paper gives a brief overview
on the development of informal learning activities to encourage young people’s active reflection on
their informally acquired competencies through the use of web technologies. The researchers also
explore the role of the teacher, and the need of a participatory learning environment in a less formal
classroom. Reflections on the experiences and recommendations are also provided.

Citation

Mendes Da Costa, C., Keegan, H., & Attwell, G. (2009). Cartoon planet: Micro-reflection through digital cartoons - a case study on teaching and learning with young people. Revista de pedagogie (Print), 112-128

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2009
• Deposit Date: Dec 22, 2011
• Publicly Available Date: Apr 5, 2016
• Journal: Romanian Journal of Pedagogy
• Print ISSN: 0034-8678
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Issue: 7-9
• Pages: 112-128