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Three Navigational Metaphors for Addressing Learning and Teaching

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  • Eliezer Yariv

    (Department of Inclusive Education, Graduate School of Education, Givat Washington College, Israel)

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Purpose: Metaphors can offer effective tools for understanding complex processes like teaching and learning. Design: Based on Lakoff and Johnson’s “life is a journey” metaphor, this paper presents three navigational devices (i.e., models) that are used by travelers (learners and teachers) along their journey: a map, a compass, and a global positioning system (GPS). Findings: These metaphors help characterize relationships between the learners and the teacher, the communication that enhances (or hinders) their shared discourse, and the environment where their learning takes place. Value: This novel article presents the uniqueness of three educational models through familiar and comprehendible metaphors while comparing their strengths and weaknesses. Teachers can combine the three teaching modes to provide a more engaging learning environment.

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  • Eliezer Yariv, 2024. "Three Navigational Metaphors for Addressing Learning and Teaching," European Journal of Education and Pedagogy, European Open Science, vol. 5(4), pages 40-46, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejedu0:v:5:y:2024:i:4:id:30795
    DOI: 10.24018/ejedu.2024.5.4.795
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