Advisor
Williams, Mia K.
Committee Member
Kyser, Christine D.
Committee Member
Ursyn, Anna
Committee Member
Vish, Iyer
Department
Educational Technology
Institution
University of Northern Colorado
Type of Resources
Text
Place of Publication
Greeley (Colo.)
Publisher
University of Northern Colorado
Date Created
8-2017
Genre
Thesis
Extent
174 pages
Digital Origin
Born digital
Abstract
This study examined makerspace instructor’s pedagogical practices and how these influenced learning within the space. Three different Makerspaces located in a library and K-12 were selected and studied. The instructors teaching within these spaces were observed, interviewed and artifacts collected. Preliminary results showed that the pedagogical practices of Makerspace instructors were in line with constructivist, framework for 21st century learning and constructionism theoretical framework. These results further showed that making and tinkering in the makerspace does contribute to learning if we define learning from the lenses of constructivist, framework for 21st century learning and constructionism framework. This study has several implications on education, learning through making and tinkering, on understanding Makerspace instructors and how their pedagogical practices are influencing students learning. In addition, administrators must provide support for teachers teaching in Makerspaces if they are to succeed in instilling the maker mindset.
Degree type
PhD
Degree Name
Doctoral
Language
English
Local Identifiers
Otieno_unco_0161D_10599
Rights Statement
Copyright is held by the author.
