Submitted by Izabel Franco (izabel-franco@ufscar.br) on 2016-09-23T18:16:39Z No. of bitstreams: 1 DissMSBG.pdf: 9524363 bytes, checksum: 08a0d6c2d4fc411a19c7813e6ea53c47 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Marina Freitas (marinapf@ufscar.br) on 2016-09-26T20:42:31Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 DissMSBG.pdf: 9524363 bytes, checksum: 08a0d6c2d4fc411a19c7813e6ea53c47 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Marina Freitas (marinapf@ufscar.br) on 2016-09-26T20:42:37Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 DissMSBG.pdf: 9524363 bytes, checksum: 08a0d6c2d4fc411a19c7813e6ea53c47 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-09-26T20:42:43Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 DissMSBG.pdf: 9524363 bytes, checksum: 08a0d6c2d4fc411a19c7813e6ea53c47 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2012-08-28 / Não recebi financiamento / The objective of this study is to establish whether mathematical activities, prepared based on cooperative learning, produce changes in how students learn and confront with mathematics. Thus, were designed, developed and analyzed six math classes cooperatives, which occurred in an 8 and a 9 th grade of elementary education at a private school. The proposed group of activities consists of mathematical problems written in the form of clue cards. Each group receives an envelope containing six cards, which must be distributed among team members. To solve the problem all students must contribute explaining their clues and sharing ideas. The teacher provides various materials to support the activities such as ruler, squares, compasses, paper, scissors, calculators, colored cubes, dice, straws, beans, charts etc. The results obtained by each group are described in the answer sheets, previously prepared by the teacher. Before and after cooperative classes, a questionnaire was applied in order to know the opinion of students about group work and their skills in mathematics. The results achieved with the cooperative activities were fruitful discussions on mathematical concepts and their properties, greater clarity from teachers regarding students' mathematical difficulties, greater social involvement, respect for ideas and opinions of group members, ability to represent mathematical situations by using concrete materials, drawings, graphics and text. / O objetivo deste trabalho é averiguar se atividades matemáticas, elaboradas com base na aprendizagem cooperativa, produzem mudanças na forma como os educandos aprendem e veem a Matemática. Para tanto, foram elaboradas, desenvolvidas e analisadas seis aulas cooperativas de matemática, ocorridas em um 8º e um 9º ano do ensino fundamental de um colégio privado. As atividades propostas em grupo consistem de problemas matemáticos escritos na forma de cartões de pistas. Cada grupo de estudantes recebe um envelope contendo seis cartões, que devem ser distribuídos entre os membros da equipe. Para resolver o problema todos os estudantes devem contribuir explicando sua pista e discutindo ideias. Ficam disponíveis aos estudantes diversos materiais de apoio como régua, esquadros, compassos, papéis, tesouras, calculadoras, cubos coloridos, dados, canudos, feijões, tabelas etc. Os resultados obtidos por cada grupo são descritos em folhas de respostas previamente preparadas pela professora. Antes e após as aulas cooperativas, foi aplicado um questionário com a finalidade de conhecer a opinião dos estudantes sobre o trabalho em grupo e suas habilidades em Matemática. Os resultados obtidos com as atividades cooperativas foram profícuas discussões sobre conceitos e propriedades matemáticas, maior clareza por parte da professora quanto às dificuldades matemáticas dos estudantes, maior envolvimento social, respeito às ideias e opiniões dos membros de grupo, possibilidade de representação de situações matemáticas por meio de materiais concretos, desenhos, gráficos e textos.

nÃo hà / A presente pesquisa aborda a SequÃncia Fedathi e a Aprendizagem Cooperativa como propostas teÃrico-metodolÃgica-formativas para o ensino de MatemÃtica no ensino mÃdio, a partir de uma anÃlise sobre a postura do professor na aula de MatemÃtica, objeto principal desta pesquisa. Destaca-se de um lado a SequÃncia Fedathi, como uma metodologia de formaÃÃo docente, que considera preliminarmente, a anÃlise teÃrica e a anÃlise ambiental, na qual apresenta quatro fases: tomada de posiÃÃo, maturaÃÃo, soluÃÃo e prova. De outro lado, a Aprendizagem Cooperativa se configura como uma metodologia baseada em cinco elementos: interdependÃncia positiva, responsabilidade individual, interaÃÃo promotora, competÃncias sociais e processamento de grupo. Objetiva-se com esse estudo apresentar as metodologias SequÃncia Fedathi e Aprendizagem Cooperativa a partir da anÃlise sobre uma formaÃÃo docente, a fim de discutir seus contributos para a docÃncia de MatemÃtica. Para a fundamentaÃÃo teÃrica e metodolÃgica, esta pesquisa apoia-se nas ideias de Borges Neto (2013, 2017), Santos (2007), Sousa (2005, 2013, 2015), Pinheiro (2016), alÃm de Johnson, Johnson e Smith (1991), Johnson, Johnson e Holubec (1993, 1998), Lopes e Silva (2009). A pesquisa tem como lÃcus de sua prÃtica uma escola estadual de ensino regular, do municÃpio de Caucaia-CearÃ, e para anÃlise de dados foram adotados os pressupostos da pesquisa qualitativa, por meio de instrumentos formativos a serem detalhados ao longo do texto. Para coleta de dados, foi necessÃrio: (a) estudos para aprofundamento teÃrico; (b) observaÃÃo da professora em sala de aula; (c) elaboraÃÃo da proposta de formaÃÃo; (d) formaÃÃo da professora a partir das metodologias propostas; (e) observaÃÃo da postura da professora apÃs a formaÃÃo; e, f) coleta, categorizaÃÃo e anÃlise dos dados obtidos na formaÃÃo e observaÃÃo. Os resultados analisados apontam as implicaÃÃes das duas metodologias empregadas ao Ensino de MatemÃtica, principalmente no que concerne ao comportamento do professor e na organizaÃÃo do planejamento. Considera-se que tal pesquisa mostrou-se relevante no que se refere a proposta de formaÃÃo a partir do uso em conjunto das metodologias SequÃncia Fedathi (SF) e Aprendizagem Cooperativa (AC), tendo como consequÃncias a mudanÃa de postura do professor, revelando: (i) o comportamento de um professor de MatemÃtica reflexivo; (ii) mediador; e, (iii) incentivador de seus alunos, visando uma aprendizagem baseada na investigaÃÃo e na cooperaÃÃo.

Universidade Federal do Cearà / O presente estudo teve o propÃsito de utilizar atravÃs da sistematizaÃÃo de aulas, a metodologia de ensino conhecida como Aprendizagem Cooperativa com estudantes do segundo semestre do Curso de Licenciatura em QuÃmica da Universidade Federal do CearÃ. Visou avaliar atravÃs das experiÃncias dos alunos, essa alternativa de ensino como metodologia possÃvel nas aulas, alÃm do interesse e a satisfaÃÃo desses alunos por esse mÃtodo de estudo em grupo. A utilizaÃÃo dessa metodologia teve Ãnfase na importÃncia da aprendizagem dos estudantes nÃo somente no Ãmbito cognitivo, mas, sobretudo no reconhecimento pelo estudo de grupo e melhoria das relaÃÃes sociais, como instrumento de aprendizagem. AtravÃs da elaboraÃÃo de planos de aula e com o auxÃlio das tÃcnicas conhecidas como Jigsaw, verificaÃÃo em pares e aprendendo juntos foi possÃvel adequar essa metodologia no ensino da disciplina, sem comprometer em momento algum o conteÃdo do programa. O reconhecimento positivo dos alunos em detrimento a essa sistemÃtica de ensino, proporcionou à essa pesquisa um atestado de que à possÃvel trabalhar conteÃdos de quÃmica utilizando essa metodologia. Por fim, elucidar como essa metodologia pode trazer contribuiÃÃes positivas nesse processo de aprendizagem. / The present study aimed to use through the systematization of lessons , teaching methodology known as Cooperative Learning with students from the second semester of the Bachelor of Chemistry , Federal University of Cearà . Aimed to evaluate through the experiences of the students , this alternative teaching methodology as possible in class , plus the interest and satisfaction of these students by this method of study group. The use of this methodology was emphasis on the importance of student learning not only in cognitive , but especially in recognition for group study and improvement of social relations , as a learning tool . Through the preparation of lesson plans and with the aid of techniques known as Jigsaw , check in pairs and learning together was possible to adapt this methodology in the teaching discipline , without compromising at any moment the program content . The positive recognition of students over to this system of education provided to this research a certificate that you can work using chemical contents of this methodology. Finally, to elucidate how this methodology can bring positive contributions in this learning process.

CoordenaÃÃo de AperfeÃoamento de Pessoal de NÃvel Superior / Este trabalho tem como tema central a aplicaÃÃo de tÃcnicas de ensino de geometria espacial em especial o ensino de poliedros, destacando-se o Teorema de Euler e os poliedros regulares (poliedros de PlatÃo). Analisamos as definiÃÃes, teoremas e suas demonstraÃÃes, destacando-se um pouco da histÃria do matemÃtico Leonhardo Euler, e as curiosidades acerca do seu teorema para poliedros. Discutimos ainda as dificuldades educacionais do ensino de matemÃtica e os elementos que podem estar ligados a essa dificuldade como tambÃm alternativas que podem ser aplicadas na prÃtica de ensino de professores dessa Ãrea. Diante das dificuldades propomos uma metodologia de ensino baseada na combinaÃÃo de duas tÃcnicas: uso de softwares e aprendizagem cooperativa, pois, ambas vem sendo muito discutidas como alternativa viÃvel de ensino. Destacamos inclusive quais as principais vertentes do pensamento do uso de software como ferramenta de ensino ou mÃquina de ensinar, assim como, analisarmos as caracterÃsticas de ensino cooperativo, apresentando as dificuldades encontradas na tentativa de implantaÃÃo desse mÃtodo de ensino, alÃm, de ressaltarmos tambÃm as vantagens alcanÃadas apÃs a superaÃÃo dos obstÃculos iniciais. Analisou-se tambÃm os softwares Poly e Educandus que foram utilizados no projeto de ensino diferenciado, onde destacamos as potencialidades, alÃm das limitaÃÃes que estes apresentavam, sugerindo alternativas para a devida complementaÃÃo do professor que acompanhe os alunos envolvidos no estudo. Sugerimos tambÃm, atividade direcionada para uso do Poly, no intuito de levar o participante a explorar todos os recursos do software ao mÃximo assim para minimizarmos as dificuldades de visualizaÃÃo e representaÃÃo dos poliedros. Por Ãltimo aplicamos avaliaÃÃes qualitativas e quantitativas onde verificamos as potencialidades da metodologia utilizada em comparaÃÃo com o ensino convencional, alÃm de fazermos uma anÃlise dos erros mais comuns cometidos pelos alunos do ensino convencional e os alunos do ensino experimental. / This work is focused on the application os spatial geometry teaching techniques especially the teaching of polyhedrons, being detached the Euler's theorem and regular polyhedrons (Plato's polyhedrons).Initially we analyzed the definitions and theorems and their respective demonstrations, including some history of the fantastic mathematical Leonhardo Euler, and his curiosities about his theorem for polyhedrons. We also discussed the educational difficulties of mathematics teaching and the elements that can be linked to these difficulties as well as alternatives that may be applied to teachers' teaching practice in this area. With so many difficulties, we proposed a teaching methodology based on a combination of two techniques: use of software and cooperative learning, for both methods have been much discussed as a viable alternative to education. We also detached the main thought strands of the use of software as a teaching tool or teaching machine, as well as we analyzed the cooperative teaching characteristics, showing the difficulties encountered when we tried to implement this teaching method, in addition, we also put in relief the advantages achieved after overcoming the initial obstacles. It was also analyzed the softwares Poly and Educandus that have been used in the different educational project, where we detached their potential beyond their limitations, suggesting alternatives for due complementation of the teacher who accompanied the students involved in the study. We also suggested, activities directed for the use of Poly in order to lead the participant to explore the software's potential to its maximum in order to minimize the visualization difficulties and representation of polyhedrons. Finally, we applied qualitative and quantitative assessments where we verified the potential of the used methodology compared to formal education, and we did an analysis of the most common mistakes

In this paper we use Astronomy as background and motivating element so that we approach concepts of optics, waves and contemporary Physics, using the cooperative learning Jigsaw methodology. Astronomy insertion is a potential learning motivator and through it we aim to construct a potentially significant didactic material. Therefore, we developed activities that use the concept of color and spectroscopy, which were presented concomitantly with traditional topics present in the curriculum. With the Jigsaw method, we have established collaborative groups for practical and theoretical activities. We emphasize that all of them have been idealized so as not to require the use of computers. The final products include a didactic sequence and materials for its application: 15 thematic cards for the Jigsaw application and two activities, one on spectra calibration and another on the Doppler effect in galaxies, where it is possible to observe the shift to red of lines in galaxies spectra obtained from astronomical databases. About the calibration activity, we provided all steps for the obtaining and treatment of the home spectra (including tutorial videos) and how to obtain standard values data spectral lines by a technical rules institute of the United States, aiming at replicability. During the lessons we promote the comparison between spectra coming from different light sources in order for us to discuss with the students stars light nature. This proposal’s three classes occurred in a public school in Aracaju city, Sergipe. Through students answers in the pre-test and in the post-test, both made without statistical purposes, as feedback to our practice, it was possible o notice improvement indications in correct answers quantity made possible by the activities described here, which suggests that the Jigsaw method is possible, if we do not get slightly better results through meaningful learning, at least the same learning occurs with a great gain to the interaction process among all the participants. These tests provided data regarding our practice, making it possible the discussion about methodological corrections. We could realize that the Jigsaw method, through its proposed social interaction, has demonstrated to be potential facilitator of significant learning and to aggregate learning process involved individuals. / Neste trabalho usamos a Astronomia como pano de fundo e elemento motivador para abordamos conceitos de óptica, ondulatória e Física contemporânea, usando a metodologia de aprendizagem cooperativa Jigsaw. A inserção da Astronomia é um potencial motivador da aprendizagem e através dela objetivamos construir um material didático potencialmente significativo. Para tanto, desenvolvemos atividades que se utilizam do conceito de cor e da espectroscopia, que foram apresentados concomitantemente com tópicos presentes na grade curricular tradicional do Ensino Médio. Com o método Jigsaw, estabelecemos grupos colaborativos para as atividades práticas e teóricas. Destacamos que todas as atividades foram idealizadas de forma a não necessitar do uso de computadores. Os produtos finais incluem uma sequência didática e materiais para sua aplicação: 15 cartões temáticos para a aplicação do Jigsaw e duas atividades, uma sobre a calibração de espetros eletromagnéticos e outra sobre o Efeito Doppler em galáxias, onde é possível observar o desvio para o vermelho de linhas em espectros de galáxias obtidos de bancos de dados astronômicos. Sobre a atividade de calibração, disponibilizamos todos os passos para a obtenção e tratamento dos espectros caseiros (incluindo vídeos tutoriais) e sobre como obter dados de valores padrões das raias espectrais disponibilizados por um instituto de normas técnicas dos Estados Unidos, visando sua replicabilidade. Durante as aulas promovemos a comparação entre espectros provenientes de diferentes fontes luminosas de modo a discutir com os alunos a natureza da luz advindas dos astros. As três aulas dessa proposta ocorreram em uma escola pública na cidade de Aracaju, Sergipe. Através das respostas dos estudantes no pré-teste e no pós-teste, feitos sem fins estatísticos, apenas como um feedback de nossa prática, foi possível notar indícios de melhora na quantidade de acertos possibilitadas pelas atividades aqui descritas, o que sugere que com o método Jigsaw é possível, se não obtivermos resultados ligeiramente melhores com a aprendizagem significativa, pelo menos obtem-se a mesma aprendizagem com um grande ganho para o processo de interação entre todos os participantes. Estes testes forneceram dados a respeito de nossa prática, possibilitando a discussão sobre correções metodológicas. Pudemos perceber que o método Jigsaw, através da interação social que propõe, demonstrou potencial facilitador da aprendizagem significativa e agregador entre os indivíduos envolvidos no processo de aprendizagem. / São Cristóvão, SE

Submitted by Renata Lopes (renatasil82@gmail.com) on 2016-02-05T14:24:42Z No. of bitstreams: 1 corinabastosbitu.pdf: 968110 bytes, checksum: 02d1f9ec78071930b52cba386842f47f (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Adriana Oliveira (adriana.oliveira@ufjf.edu.br) on 2016-02-05T15:30:13Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 corinabastosbitu.pdf: 968110 bytes, checksum: 02d1f9ec78071930b52cba386842f47f (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-02-05T15:30:13Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 corinabastosbitu.pdf: 968110 bytes, checksum: 02d1f9ec78071930b52cba386842f47f (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-08-21 / Esta dissertação analisa a aplicação da Metodologia da Aprendizagem Cooperativa em uma escola estadual de Educação Profissional do estado do Ceará. O objetivo é saber de que forma a aplicação dessa metodologia se desenvolve na prática cotidiana da sala de aula de uma escola formal, haja vista que a utilização da metodologia na região está associada a iniciativas autônomas e informais de grupos de jovens como o Programa de Células Cooperativas-PRECE. A realização deste trabalho foi fundamentada em autores que desenvolvem estudos sobre a metodologia cooperativa, tais como: Lopes & Silva (2009), que desenvolvem reflexões sobre como se desenvolve a prática do método em sala de aula; os irmãos David W. Johnson e Rogers T. Johnson (1998), que apresentam os cinco elementos da Aprendizagem Cooperativa; Casassus, que desenvolve estudos sobre a educação emocional e Andrade Neto e Mazzetto (2007), que analisam a Aprendizagem Cooperativa do PRECE. Como instrumentos metodológicos foram utilizados entrevistas e questionários aplicados aos profissionais e alunos da escola analisada. Ademais, foram analisados os documentos internos da instituição, tais como o Projeto Político Pedagógico e o Regimento Escolar. As pesquisas empreendidas apontaram que existem dificuldades na implementação do método da Aprendizagem Cooperativa as quais são enfrentadas pelos professores da Base Nacional Comum e, principalmente, pelos professores da base técnica. Assim, propõe-se um Plano de Ação Educacional com o objetivo de contribuir com ações concretas para a melhoria da metodologia da Aprendizagem Cooperativa na sala de aula. A Proposta de Intervenção consta de três ações. A primeira ação consiste em promover capacitações constantes sobre a metodologia da Aprendizagem Cooperativa com os docentes da escola. A segunda ação pretende criar na escola uma coordenação para efetivar a articulação da metodologia da Aprendizagem Cooperativa implementada pelos professores da base comum com os professores da base técnica. A terceira ação tem como meta criar, junto à Secretaria de Educação Municipal, uma equipe de divulgação da metodologia da Aprendizagem Cooperativa nas escolas municipais. Todas essas ações foram apresentadas tendo como foco a atuação do professor e do aluno como protagonistas do processo de implementação da metodologia da Aprendizagem Cooperativa na Escola Estadual de Educação Profissional Alan Pinho Tabosa. / This dissertation analyses the development of the Cooperative Learning Methodology in a professional education public school in the state of Ceará. The objective is to know how the Cooperative Learning Methodology is put into practice in a formal classroom, considering that its use in this region is associated with autonomous and informal initiatives of youth groups such as the Cooperative Cells Program - PRECE. The researches undertaken for this dissertation have showed that there are difficulties in implementing of this methodology faced by common national basis teachers and, mainly by technical base teachers. This work was based on authors who develop studies on cooperative methodology, such as: Lopes & Silva (2009) who developed reflections about the application of this method in classrooms. The brothers David W. Johnson and Rogers T. Johnson (1998), presenting the five elements of Cooperative Learning; Casassus, which conducts studies on emotional education and Andrade Neto and Mazzetto (2007) which examine the PRECE Cooperative Learning PRAYER. This study has involved the use of sources such as interviews and questionnaires applied to professionals and students in the selected school. Moreover, the internal documents of the institution, such as the Pedagogical and Political Project and School Rules were analyzed. At work we highlight the development of an Education Action Plan aiming to contribute with concrete actions to improve the Cooperative Learning Methodology in the classroom. The intervention proposal consists of three actions. The first action is to promote constant training on this methodology with the school teachers. The second action intends to create a coordinating school to effect articulation of Cooperative Learning Methodology implemented by common national basis and technical base teachers. And the third action aims to establish with the Secretary of Municipal Education a team of Cooperative Learning Methodology dissemination in municipal schools. All these actions were presented focusing on the role of teacher and student as actors in the process of implementing the Cooperative Learning Methodology in Professional Education Public School Alan Pine Tabosa.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-08-17T14:52:57Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Mark Renato Campos Lima.PDF: 4332338 bytes, checksum: 43ce7b384fbf67daf6f4eb343359cf14 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2006-05-25 / This work presents a boarding based on genetic algorithms for the resolution of the groups formation problem for the computer supported cooperative learning. In this boarding the problem is defined as a optimization task in which if it intends to optimize the quality of the groups formed for the application of the cooperative model of teach-learning used in computerized environments. This quality is subjects the pedagogical factors that can be established by the pedagogical model of the learning environment and is taken in question for the considered method of formation. It is evaluated use of the boarding proposal applying it in the environment of NetClass teach-learning, developed for the Federal University of the Maranhão. / Este trabalho apresenta uma abordagem baseada em algoritmos genéticos para a resolução do problema da formação de grupos para a aprendizagem cooperativa apoiada por computador. Nesta abordagem o problema é definido como uma tarefa de otimização na qual se pretende otimizar a qualidade dos grupos formados para a aplicação do modelo cooperativo de ensinoaprendizagem utilizado em ambientes computadorizados. Esta qualidade está sujeita a fatores pedagógicos que podem ser estabelecidos pelo modelo pedagógico do ambiente de aprendizagem e são levadas em questão pelo método de formação proposto. Avalia-se a utilização da abordagem proposta aplicando-a no ambiente de ensino-aprendizagem NetClass, desenvolvido pela Universidade Federal do Maranhão.

This study reflects on an outreach initiative between two differing tertiary cultures established on different continents. The aim is to develop an understanding of what happens when a prestigious American university and a South African Higher Education Institution meet around a computer-mediated situation. Various inter-relating aspects such as cooperation and cooperative learning, educational technology, Higher Educational Institutions, globalisation, the international Digital Divide, cultural diversity, commonalities, cultural differences, an international learning programme, and power relations in international partnerships are explored. The effect of technology on education is that information is no longer restricted to a single geographical setting, instead it has expanded and became a dynamic international driving force. Increasing educational needs compel Higher Education Institutions to provide in these needs and to adapt to a more flexible learning style. Globalisation causes the world to get smaller, compressed, interconnected and resulted in a world that is in effect flat. Information communication technologies are changing the world. On the one hand the Internet promotes communication and freedom but on the other hand causes uneven development all over the globe. The Digital Divide pertains to the divide between the global well-resourced learners and the local under-resourced learners. Cultural differences between nations and organisations can be interpreted against the background of different models of cultural dimensions. The focus of the study is to explore the effect of commonalities and cultural differences on cooperative learning at organisational level. Power relations between international partners were challenging and resulted in conflict and differences of opinion. The project started with the University of Pretoria’s visit to Stanford University in November 2004. The preparation, organisation and planning phases continued through 2005. The ELISA project was intended as a three-year intervention from 2006 through 2008. The first year was supposed to be a pilot phase to gather and provide information for use in the second and third years. This study pertains to the pilot phase which started in February 2006 until June 2006. It was successfully completed and achieved a 93% success rate. However, in September 2006 Stanford unexpectedly informed the South African partners that the project would be discontinued due to several reasons. Their objections related to the lack of visible progress regarding content scheduling, media production, course logistics, and research practicalities. Although there were accommodating personalities among the project leaders on both sides interpersonal conflict between the remaining project leaders developed. The partners on both sides could not generate sufficient commonality regarding the need to continue. The situation was worsened by the fact that the initial rationale for the project lacked shared motivation among the project leaders on both sides. It is suggested that more research be conducted to explore possible differences of opinion and undercurrents among project leaders throughout the project, and to scrutinize the initial rationale as well as curriculum issues in good time, and to investigate the role of power relations between international partners that are funded by international grants, and the effect of these power relations on the learning experiences of the students involved. Copyright / Thesis (PhD)--University of Pretoria, 2010. / Science, Mathematics and Technology Education / unrestricted

The University of Pretoria offers the course <i.Use of the Internet in Education and Training (RBO 880) since 1997. This module is presented as an online course with minimum face to face interaction between facilitator and learners. The research documents and analyses the activities, cyber artefacts, documentation, interactions and challenges, constructed and designed by the facilitator and learners’ that formed part of this module. This literature review comprises an exploration into five different aspects of online learning under different headings specifically: learning theories, eLearning, virtual communities, adult Learning characteristics adult motivation and instructional design principles. This research reports only on one main research question: What can be learnt from the continuous presentation of the module Use of the Internet in Education and Training (RBO 880)? The research design and the methodology that will be followed during a properly development research approach is functional in this particular context (RBO 880) and enables the researcher to address the research question, that falls within the scope of this research study. The researcher explores multiple perceptions, to ensure trustworthiness of data and analyses of the module that is presented and analysed. The researcher analyses selected aspects of the design, development and implementation of the RBO 880 module from an exploration of a selection of its artefacts. As a prelude to each facet of this analysis, the researcher will present and explore a cyber artefact retrieved from the cyber archives. In this archive is stored a great variety of electronic source documents representative of the six years during which the module RBO 880 were presented. The substantive reflection combines the findings with the literature review. The researcher attempts to construct a balance by providing some critique against the presentation of the RBO 880 module as part of the conclusions. The conclusions reached in this research answers the research question and might prove useful in future research, for researchers’ organisational specialist, readers, online facilitators and curriculum designers, into training and learning that takes place through the medium of the Internet. / Dissertation (MEd (Computer Intergrated Education))--University of Pretoria, 2007. / Curriculum Studies / MEd / unrestricted

Magister Artium (Social Work) - MA(SW) / Global and national standards for social work training have for a very long time required that institutions of higher learning include a theoretical as well as a practical component into the social work programme. The integration of theory and practice is purposefully aimed at enhancing the student's competency and skills (SAQA, 2003:9). The introduction of Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) in South Africa (Government Gazette No. 19640, 1998) has confirmed the need for addressing challenges relating to integration of theory and practice. Assessments of social work fieldwork competence at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) indicate that the majority of the students in the third year of study struggle to integrate theory and practice resulting in low level competence in Intermediate Fieldwork Education (University of the Western Cape Quality assurance report: Intermediate Fieldwork, 2007). In addition to the aforementioned, student reports indicate that there is a perception that the classroom learning, the supervision and fieldwork practice often are not sufficient to facilitate the integration of theory and practice. The lack of integration of theory and practice results in students not achieving the expected learning outcomes. This is an urgent concern in social work education and it seems most appropriate to learn from the people who are closely affected by and involved in this issue. The focus of the study was thus on the challenges experienced by social work students, their lecturers and fieldwork supervisors at UWC regarding the integration of theory and practice at intermediate level in the context of OBE. Hence I used a qualitative approach as I wanted to study the challenges of theory and practice integration from an insiders' perspective. This is appropriate when the goal of research is to describe and understand a social issue. For this reason I selected an exploratory-descriptive research design and an instrumental research strategy to study the issue of theory and practice integration in the selected programme. The population of the study was third year social work students at UWC and also a selected group of third year social 'work students from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), social work lecturers from UWC and field supervisors form agencies in the Western Cape where social work students are placed. Purposive sampling were utilized to select sixteen third year social work students from UWC, seven NMMU students, sixteen field supervisors and eight lecturers from UWC. Data were collected by means of individual interviews as well as focus group sessions from students and field supervisors and by means of written responses to an open -ended guide from lecturers. Data were analyzed by means of thematic, content analysis. Relevant literature findings on constructivism, cooperative learning and social work teaching and learning in particular were compared to the findings of the case study exploration. Literature pertaining to social work teaching and learning in the context of ELOs is limited and therefore further justifies the need for this research. The findings indicated that participants in this study experienced challenges with regard to theory and practice integration on various levels and to different extents. They attribute these challenges to a variety of factors relating to the construction of knowledge in the classroom and in the fieldwork setting as well as personal challenges experienced by students. Hence I made various recommendations with regard to collaborative teaching and learning strategies within the classroom and fieldwork setting as well recommendations based on the conclusions of findings relating to students' personal challenges.