Tinkering as Inclusive Practice: Technology-Enhanced Learning Spaces for Co-Constructing Knowledge
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Tinkering; Universal Design for Learning; Educational TechnologiesAbstract
Tinkering is an inclusive, hands-on educational approach rooted in experiential learning, creativity, and material exploration. It recognizes learners as active agents and supports diverse, non-linear learning paths. Grounded in constructivist and embodied cognition theories, tinkering aligns with Universal Design for Learning by offering multiple ways to access, express, and engage with knowledge. Technologies, including AI, serve as flexible tools to enhance collaboration and personalization when used ethically. Teachers act as facilitators, guiding open-ended, creative challenges. Assessment is formative and multimodal, valuing process and participation. Tinkering fosters inclusive, dynamic learning ecologies that integrate body, mind, and technology.
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