COMPLEX EDUCATIONAL DESIGN: A COURSE DESIGN
MODEL BASED ON THE COMPLEXITY THEORY
Maximina Maria Freire, Catholic University of
São Paulo – PUCSP, Brazil
This article aims at presenting a conceptual framework which,
theoretically grounded on complexity, provides the basis to conceive
of online language courses that intend to respond to the needs of
students and society. This paper is introduced by reflections on
distance education and on the paradigmatic view underlying great
parts of language courses in Brazil. From these considerations, it
is argued that the complex paradigm offers a steady foundation to
conceive of a unique design concept. The complex educational design
is then described in its constructs and features. To conclude the
article, implications on this model are drawn and taken into
account.
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