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The Significance of the Reflective Practitioner in Blended Learning

The Significance of the Reflective Practitioner in Blended Learning
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Author(s): Aleksej Heinze (University of Salford, UK)and Chris Procter (University of Salford, UK)
Copyright: 2012
Pages: 13
Source title: Refining Current Practices in Mobile and Blended Learning: New Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): David Parsons (The Mind Lab by Unitec, New Zealand)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-0053-9.ch012

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Abstract

This paper examines the introduction of blended learning on a part-time higher education programme for mature students. The interpretive work draws on four action research cycles conducted over two years with two student cohorts. Discussion is based on observations, staff and student focus groups and interviews examining the students’ expectations and experiences. The initial focus of the action research was on the introduction of technology into the teaching and learning experience. However, the advantage of an interpretive approach is allowing the findings to determine the course of the research. During the first action research cycles, the focus of the research changed from the use of technology in blended learning to the role of the practitioners involved. The authors advocate the key role of reflective practitioners in facilitating blended learning and suggest that action research is a useful framework.

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