Using a Virtual Learning Environment to Enhance Reflective Practice in Work-Based Learning

Autor/in	Fletcher, Tom
Titel	Using a Virtual Learning Environment to Enhance Reflective Practice in Work-Based Learning
Quelle	In: Higher Education, Skills and Work-based Learning, 13 (2023) 6, S.1339-1353 (15 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Fletcher, Tom)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2042-3896
DOI	10.1108/HESWBL-10-2020-0231
Schlagwörter	Electronic Learning; Educational Environment; Reflection; Group Discussion; Work Experience Programs; College Students; Athletics; Learner Engagement; Student Attitudes; Communities of Practice + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Lernumgebung; Pädagogische Umwelt; Schulumwelt; Gruppendiskussion; Collegestudent; Leichtathletik; Schülerverhalten; Community
Abstract	Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to develop a greater understanding of how a virtual learning environment (VLE) discussion forum can be used as a learning community to enhance reflective practice in work-based learning (WBL). Design/methodology/approach: This study adopted a qualitative interpretive approach through the use of VLE [Blackboard (BB)] discussion forums followed by a focus group. Thematic and content analysis was conducted to identify patterns and themes. Findings: The findings suggest that whilst a VLE can help create a community of practice through discussion forums, individual reflective practice, as opposed to group reflection, was found to be the most common in the communication discourse, with reflection on experience as the main category. Practical implications: Original views of students have been gathered and can be used to inform future practice. Originality/value: The findings can be used to better understand and enhance reflective practice of students on WBL placements. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01