Suche

Wo soll gesucht werden?
Erweiterte Literatursuche

Ariadne Pfad:

Inhalt

Literaturnachweis - Detailanzeige

 
Autor/inn/enMillwood, Richard; Powell, Stephen
TitelA Cybernetic Analysis of a University-Wide Curriculum Innovation
QuelleIn: Campus-Wide Information Systems, 28 (2011) 4, S.258-274 (17 Seiten)
PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit 
Spracheenglisch
Dokumenttypgedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN1065-0741
DOI10.1108/10650741111162734
SchlagwörterCurriculum Development; Intervention; Action Research; Cybernetics; Teaching Methods; Educational Innovation; Educational Practices; Curriculum Design; Instructional Design; Instructional Development; Distance Education; Program Validation; Interviews; Course Descriptions; Program Descriptions; Change Strategies; Educational Change; Foreign Countries; United Kingdom
AbstractPurpose: This paper seeks to describe and analyse an approach to course design as part of a strategic, technology-inspired, cross-university intervention to widen participation. A curriculum framework was developed for students who wished to make their work the focus of their study and could not readily access current university provision. A deliberate assumption was made that this would require a technologically inspired response to teaching, learning and assessment. Design/methodology/approach: The approach taken was one of action research, by planning the curriculum framework, validating a course, delivery and review through interviews. Cybernetics was applied post-hoc to analyse the data generated. Findings: Staff found the framework a useful source of inspiration and critique for current practices, although established practice and preconceptions could render the framework meaningless. The ideas in the framework are not enough to change the institution--authoritative sanction may be needed. The cybernetic concepts of variety and its absorption proved useful in analysing the framework, and highlighted weaknesses in the design of the framework regarding the organisation of teaching. Research limitations/implications: Clarity about strategic purpose when making a change intervention is vital--in this instance raising the level of critical debate was more successful than recruitment. The establishment of an independent unit may be a more successful strategy than embedding university-wide. Further work is required to understand how to market novel approaches. The action research shows that the university has the capability to develop curriculum designs that offer new groups of students access to higher education while improving their work practice. Originality/value: The findings from interview confirm the value that peers attach to this development. Although the pedagogical design in this action research is based on previous work, the cybernetic analysis and conclusions are new. (Contains 3 tables and 2 figures.) (As Provided).
AnmerkungenEmerald. One Mifflin Place Suite 400, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138. Tel: 617-576-5782; e-mail: america@emeraldinsight.com; Web site: http://www.emeraldinsight.com
Erfasst vonERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update2017/4/10
Literaturbeschaffung und Bestandsnachweise in Bibliotheken prüfen
 

Standortunabhängige Dienste
Bibliotheken, die die Zeitschrift "Campus-Wide Information Systems" besitzen:
Link zur Zeitschriftendatenbank (ZDB)

Artikellieferdienst der deutschen Bibliotheken (subito):
Übernahme der Daten in das subito-Bestellformular

Tipps zum Auffinden elektronischer Volltexte im Video-Tutorial

Trefferlisten Einstellungen

Permalink als QR-Code

Permalink als QR-Code

Inhalt auf sozialen Plattformen teilen (nur vorhanden, wenn Javascript eingeschaltet ist)

Teile diese Seite: