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Thursday, July 1, 2010

Affordances

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Created by the psychologist J. J. Gibson, the term ‘affordance’ refers to the perceived and actual properties of the thing, those properties that determine how the thing can be used. So, in other words, he defines affordances as the communication; the relashionship itself, but especially that kind of communication that is self-explanatory. Concerning the teaching and learning area, affordances are opportunities for learning that are perceived by the students in the learning environment, such as the classroom.

It is really important to highlight that affordance varies from student to student, and in this case, factors as identity and background are very determining. Therefore, the teacher must try to understand how the students see him/herself, and how the students read the world that surround them and make associations. This way, the teacher will be able to adapt the pace and strategy of teaching in order to fit in the class affordance.


‘Affordances’ on the Internet:

http://llt.msu.edu/vol10num3/shin/default.html

http://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0AYY4-Zvccw18ZGY3aDdiY3pfMjg0ZG1xc2NuZzk&hl=en

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affordance

http://www.guide2digitallearning.com/

Bibliografical Sources:

"Affordances Beyond the Classroom":

http://www.veramenezes.com/beyond.pdf

Norman, D. A. (1988). "The psychology of everyday things." New York: Basic Books.

MENEZES, V. Propiciamento (affordance) e autonomia na aprendizagem de língua inglesa In: LIMA, Diógens Cândido. Aprendizagem de língua inglesa: histórias refletidas. Vitória da Conquista: Edições UESB, 2010. Disponível em: http://www.veramenezes.com/affordance.pdf.
MENEZES, V. AFFORDANCES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM. Disponível em: http://www.veramenezes.com/beyond.pdf.



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