Teaching and Learning Research Programme

The Teaching and Learning Research Programme (TLRP) was the United Kingdom's largest investment in education research. It was initiated in 2000, ended in 2011 and was managed on behalf of the Higher Education Funding Councils by the Economic and Social Research Council. The programme engaged 700 researchers in some 70 major projects. These covered all education sectors - from Early Years to Higher Education and Workplace Learning. The TLRP researchers work closely in partnership with practitioners to ensure the relevance and application of findings to policy and practice. Thematic work across the diverse range of projects enabled analysis of themes and the identification of 'ten principles for effective teaching and learning'. During the project an interest emerged in Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL). It began with a call for proposals in 2006, additional funding having been made available by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. From 1995 to 2011, the Teaching and Learning Research programme was based at the Institute of Education, University of London. Prior to this, it was managed from the University of Exeter and University of Cambridge. The programme acknowledges the important contributions provided by research on teaching and learning. The TLRP's aims, according to its website include : Learning - The TLRP conducts research with the potential to improve outcomes for learners in a very wide range of UK contexts across the lifecourse. The Programme explores synergies between different research approaches and aims to build UK capacity in conducting high quality educational research. Outcomes - TLRP studies a broad range of learning outcomes. These include both the acquisition of skill, understanding, knowledge and qualifications and the development of attitudes, values and identities relevant to a learning society. Lifecourse - TLRP supports research projects on many ages and stages in education, training and lifelong learning. The Programme is concerned with patterns of success and difference, inclusion and exclusion through the lifecourse.

"Seconde chance". Unité d'enseignement par informatique itinérante

Matteo Stauffacher

Le projet est inspiré par le programme éducatif "seconde chance" mené par le Swiss International Humanitarian Organisation, dont le but est de faciliter l'accès à des programmes éducatifs online et aux nouvelles technologies pour les habitants des camps de réfugiés. La démarche est d'imaginer un cadre architectural accueillant un tel programme, sous la forme d'un pavillon itinérant. Afin de permettre une adaptation rapide et simple du pavillon en cas de besoin, les utilisateurs doivent pouvoir monter et démonter le pavillon rapidement. Pour cela, il est nécessaire: que les éléments de construction soient légers, manipulables par la seule force humaine; que le système constructif soit simple et intuitif et composé d'éléments répétitifs, qui ne demandent pas de connaissances particulières en matière de construction. Un des principaux défis constructifs de ce projet a donc été de répondre à ces critères tout en garantissant que le matériel informatique soit abrité des intempéries et du vol. Afin d'optimiser le confort des utilisateurs, l'espace intérieur doit être ergonomique, ouvert sur le contexte, tout en permettant de se concentrer sur une tâche spécifique. Pour atteindre cet objectif, un soin particulier est porté à l'étude de la transmission lumineuse à l'intérieur de la salle de classe, qui vise à obtenir un éclairage naturel homogène, sans éblouissement.

2014