Journal of English Language Teaching

Philosophical and Theoretical Perspectives of Educational Technology (ET) and its Application to Facilitate Teaching / Learning in the 21st Century

Viju M.J.

Asst. Professor Research & P.G. Dept of English, St. Thomas College (Autonomous), Thrissur, Kerala

Keywords: Behaviouristic, Cognitive, Constructive, Educational Technology

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Abstract

This paper attempts to define Educational Technology (ET) based on NCF2005.It describes philosophical assumptions of ET such as AECT, assumes that Education is a process, Technology can facilitate the process of education, and that Intentional learning environments are complex. Moreover, the current definition of ET referred to is the one given by Januszewski and Molenda (2008).  Further, different perspectives of ET: Behaviouristic, Cognitive and Constructivist are discussed with their application in teaching and learning. Finally, the article attempts to point out that today, teaching and learning have moved from instructive to constructive. The Constructive method demands a more effective use of technology; i.e to access, adapt, and create knowledge. All these theoretical principles played a major role in shaping the discussion about how to facilitate learning early in the 21^st century.

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