ABSTRACT

Discontent with the results of the Instruction paradigm and an understanding of the deep learning process have created a unique opportunity to move away from the Instruction-paradigm universities and colleges to a new form of higher education organizations fully focused on student learning (Buckley, 2002). The Learning paradigm is a model that describes these ideal organizations (Tagg, 2003). In contrast to the Instruction paradigm, the main purpose of the Learning paradigm is to produce learning at all levels. In learning institutions, students, teachers, administrators, and other relevant stakeholders work together to create deep learning environments.