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An action research case study of active learning through dialogue, action and structure in self-study distance education packages

This study investigates the terms, dialogue, structure and active learning in Open Distance Learning
texts in aa constructivist and problem-solving approach. In-text activities are imbedded in selfstudy
texts. Their construct is validated against appropriate instructional design and learning
theories for active learning.
A course team developed, implemented and piloted a Unisa course for mathematics teachers in
South Africa. The results describe their professional development through action learning. The
Tornado-approach affects teams in organisations.
A team used participatory action research and action learning with rich descriptions to document
the longitudinal case study of four action research cycles over eight years. Qualitative research
involved a literature survey, notes, portfolios, mindmaps, letters, interviews, document analyses,
and assessment results.
Our action research demonstrates ways to implement a post-modern learning design in an
industrialized institution. The researcher applies action learning in professional development, in
team management, and suggests models for successful/unsuccessful teams (tornado-effect). / Educational Studies / M. Ed. (Didactics)

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:umkn-dsp01.int.unisa.ac.za:10500/16492
Date06 1900
CreatorsWilson, Henrietta
ContributorsFraser, W. J. (William John), 1949-
Source SetsSouth African National ETD Portal
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeDissertation
Format1 online resource (1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations, some color

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