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Reflection amplifiers in online courses: a classification framework
Verpoorten, Dominique; Westera, W.; Specht, M.
2011In Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 22 (2), p. 167-190190
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Keywords :
Practical/ computer aided instruction; educational courses; human computer interaction; teaching/ reflection amplifiers; online courses; classification framework; intervention techniques; meta-cognition; educational practice; meta-learning approach/ C0240 Ergonomic aspects of computing C7810C Computer-aided instruction
Abstract :
[en] This paper provides a theoretical framework for "reflection amplifiers" that are used in online courses. Such reflection amplifiers are intervention techniques that aim at provoking reflective practices in learning, in order to enhance the quality and effectiveness of learning and promote meta-cognition. A literature survey identified a sample of 35 different techniques, revealing a great variety of reflection amplifiers in today's educational practice. For the support of research into this topic, the paper provides a theoretical classification framework structured along two relevant attributes of reflection amplifiers: (a) the type of interaction which enacts the reflection amplifiers, and (b) the educational objective of the reflective activities. The framework provides a concrete and ordered expression of pursued reflective or meta-learning approaches. It has been used to create a mapping of the 35 identified techniques, enabling their detailed positioning, qualification and comparison. The framework also helps guiding future research activities and to create awareness among online course developers about the different approaches available. The paper concludes with the identification of relevant research challenges associated with the topic.
Disciplines :
Education & instruction
Author, co-author :
Verpoorten, Dominique  ;  Université de Liège - ULiège > Institut de Formation et de Recherche en Enseignement Supérieur (IFRES) > Pédagogie de l'Enseignement supérieur
Westera, W.;  Open Universiteit Nederland
Specht, M.;  Open Universiteit Nederland
Language :
English
Title :
Reflection amplifiers in online courses: a classification framework
Publication date :
2011
Journal title :
Journal of Interactive Learning Research
ISSN :
1093-023X
Publisher :
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education
Volume :
22
Issue :
2
Pages :
167-190190
Peer reviewed :
Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi
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