Structured Learning Activities Video Notes

Falmouth University. Online Learning [Online] available at: https://learn.falmouth.ac.uk/courses/1334/pages/week-10-falmouth-online-pedagogic-framework-the-5-steps?module_item_id=85571 accessed: 28.07.25

It draws on and references Laurillard (2012)

The pedagogical model which is used at Falmouth - Falmouth Online’s The Five Steps Pedagogic Framework.

Scaffolded students time makes students learning structured and reassuring.

Each week has the 5 steps:

1 week= 1 activity which has 5 steps.

Spark – positions the weeks activities 5%. Activating prior knowledge or experience or show inspirational content to spark an interest. This should be no more than 5% total within the week.

Knowledge Acquisition – 20%. Using factual or procedural knowledge related to the weekly topic. Self-directed discussion or questions are to be encouraged. To deepen knowledge.

The Task. 50% Students produce something tangible. Expand or apply knowledge to produce. Could become part of formative assessment. The most time is spent o this part.

Reflection – 15% How has their understanding changed? knowledge of their own.

Consolidation – Students come back together 10% to share hat they have earnt.

How do you make students engage? A challenge.