Teaching by Recycling; Transferring the Individually-Obtained Knowledge by a Single Student to All Other Students

Abstract

In computer-based courses such as multimedia and digital design courses, being fully conversant with a computer application is almost unachievable within a single academic semester. Therefore, it is common for students to seek additional help and information from their lecturers either during office hours or through emails. It is also common for students to acquire skills from online tutorials, books, friends, or private tutors, which may cause the student to possess more advanced computer skills than others, including their lecturers. The knowledge that is individually acquired by the student from the teacher or from other sources is usually limited to that single learner. Therefore, this action research proposes a new teaching method; Teaching by Recycling (TBR) whereby the effort of teaching a single student is recycled into the practice of teaching all students together. The main aim is to transfer the individually-obtained knowledge from the teacher or from other sources to other students. This research explores the implications of TBR and investigates its effectiveness in augmenting the pedagogical efficiency and scope of teaching students individually through expanding this scope to include teaching all students collectively.

OLJ March 2023 27(1)

“…Several studies recommended that additional studies exploring help-seeking in different instructional contexts were needed (Gleeson et al, 2019;Roll et al, 2014;Schworm & Gruber, 2012). Al Hashimi (2019) noted that time is a limitation in many help-seeking studies. Most of the studies included in this review occur within the confines of a semester.…”

“…Al Hashimi (2019) employed a recycled teaching format by integrating student-generated instructions, materials, and peer feedback. This promoted active learning in the classroom and integrated help-seeking as an instrumental construct within the course.…”

A Systematic Review of Studies Exploring Help-Seeking Strategies in Online Learning Environments

“…Several studies recommended that additional studies exploring help-seeking in different instructional contexts were needed (Gleeson et al, 2019;Lee et al, 2021;Roll et al, 2014;Schworm & Gruber, 2012). Al Hashimi (2019) noted that time is a limitation in many help-seeking studies. Most of the studies included in this review occur within the confines of a semester.…”

“…Al Hashimi (2019) employed a recycled teaching format by integrating student-generated instructions, materials, and peer feedback. This promoted active learning in the classroom and integrated help-seeking as an instrumental construct within the course.…”