Analytical skills and theory
This desgn uses a wiki to involve students in exploration of a theory, reflect on how it might impact on their current practice, and to analyse others' ideas on the same topic using a process of peer assessment. It could be used in applied disciplines e.g. business/management, or health and social care. This is a prototype of a design, i.e. the design is not fully developed. It is intended as a prompt for others to build on and make specific to their needs. The example includes a link to a web site about activity theory as an exemplar, but this example should be replaced by one or more appropriate resources by the teacher using the design.
Information about the theory of interest
This example includes a link to a web site about activity theory as an exemplar. This should be replaced by one or more appropriate resources by the teacher using the design.
Introduce this week's topic
Tutor
Read, listen and reflect on introduction and description
Student
Information about underlying theories and evidence
This could include a collection of journal papers and links to selected web resources relevant to the theory.
Read, listen and reflect on introduction and description
Student
Describe underlying theories and evidece
Introduce this week's topic
Tutor
Develop analytical skills in a specific theoretical framework
Wiki
Submit the 500 words as a new page on the class wiki
Write 500 words on how this theory applies to your practice
Read, listen and reflect on introduction and description
Student
Feedback to students on both their initial posting and thequality of their analysis
Describe underlying theories and evidece
Introduce this week's topic
Tutor
Select the contributions of 2 other students in your class. Appraise their application of the theory on the corresponding wiki discussion pages
Submit the 500 words as a new page on the class wiki
Write 500 words on how this theory applies to your practice
Read, listen and reflect on introduction and description
Student
Stop
Feedback to students on both their initial posting and thequality of their analysis
Describe underlying theories and evidece
Introduce this week's topic
Tutor
Stop
Select the contributions of 2 other students in your class. Appraise their application of the theory on the corresponding wiki discussion pages
Submit the 500 words as a new page on the class wiki
Write 500 words on how this theory applies to your practice
Read, listen and reflect on introduction and description
Student
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