HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE OF THE NOTION OF M-LEARNING: DEVELOPMENT OF LEARNER-CENTRED EDUCATION CONCEPT

The issue of the integration of mobile devices and technologies into the learning experience is considered. The process of development and integration of m-learning is viewed in historical perspective regarding its interconnection with the learner-centred approach. Didactic potential of modern technologies’ implementation is investigated within the framework of learner-centred education. Citing a number of outstanding methodologists and analysts in the sphere of education the main educational approaches existing from 1970-s till the present are pointed out and examined. Discovery learning, constructivism, problem-based learning, learner-centred approach are studied in detail from the viewpoint of their interconnection with e-learning and m-Learning. The conclusion that nowadays learner-oriented approach might be considered the most efficient one is made. The key advantages of the named method are the following: 1) autonomy and personalization; 2) evaluation; 3) creativity; 4) planning; 5) cooperation; 6) lifelong learning. A number of examples of information and communication technologies application is given to illustrate the successful realization of the mentioned principles. The didactic potential of e-Learning is analysed as well as of m-Learning. The issue of difficulties in the introduction of new technologies into the educational process is tackled: methodological and psychological problems are mentioned. The main pedagogical tasks that are aimed at solving significant educational problems are defined and the ways of realization of an up-to-date approach to learning experience are proposed.

teaching methodology, ICT-competence, information and communication technologies (ICT), mobile learning, learner-centred approach