Second order learning gains from virtual, bilingual teaching

Abstract

The interactions of teaching and learning have been undertaken for many centuries, and in latter times the study and analysis of these interactions has attracted much interest and attention. There are many theories and practices surrounding the subject of improving the learning experiences of people, in particular young people, and much of these focus on the aim for effective learning. Effective teaching, on the other hand, is itself an advanced skill. It is likely to involve the implementation of a balance of techniques and practices, applied within the environment of a one-to-one, or a one-to-many teacher learner relationship. Modern technology, in addition to modern understanding of peoples’ needs and cultures, provides a new set of techniques and practices for the world to explore.