Dennis Ibahan’s Updates

  • Localized Learning as a Differentiated Learning Concept in Philippine e-Learning Ecologies

    Defining Differentiated Learning and Localized Learning

    Differentiated learning refers to instructional approaches that adapt teaching methods, materials, and assessments to meet the diverse needs of learners. Cope and Kalantzis (2017) highlight th...More

  • Pattern Recognition as a Metacognitive Learning Strategy in Philippine e-Learning Ecologies

    Defining Metacognition and Pattern Recognition

    In e-Learning Ecologies, Cope and Kalantzis (2017) describe metacognition as learners’ ability to think about their own thinking—planning, monitoring, and evaluating their cognitive processes. One impo...More

  • Computer Adaptive Testing as Recursive Feedback in e-Learning Ecologies

    Defining Recursive Feedback

    In e-Learning Ecologies (Cope & Kalantzis, 2017), recursive feedback refers to a continuous, iterative process of assessment where learners receive ongoing responses that guide their learning journey. Unlike traditio...More

  • Digital Media as a Multimodal Meaning Concept in e-Learning Ecologies

    What is Multimodal Meaning in e-Learning?

    In e-Learning Ecologies (Cope & Kalantzis, 2017), multimodal meaning refers to the integration of multiple modes—text, images, audio, video, gestures, and interactivity—in creating and sharing knowledge...More

  • Leveling Up Learning: Gamification Practices in Philippine Online and Blended Classrooms

    What is Active Learning in e-Learning Ecologies?

    In e-Learning Ecologies (Cope & Kalantzis, 2017), digital environments are seen as spaces where students can go beyond passive instruction and become active knowledge makers. One of the most exci...More

  • Work and Community-Based Learning as a Ubiquitous Learning Concept

    What is Ubiquitous Learning?

    Ubiquitous learning (or u-learning) is the idea that learning should be available anytime and anywhere. It goes beyond traditional classrooms, extending into real-world settings where learners can apply knowledge immedi...More

  • Elaboration on Mimesis, Synthesis, and Reflexivity in Education

    Elaboration on Mimesis, Synthesis, and Reflexivity in Education

    “Mimesis is imitation or copying… Synthesis is a process of gaining understanding… Reflexivity in education involves learners moving between different ways of knowing…, connecting lear...More