dealing with large cohort student reflections

This is a nice case study with interesting use of online video and online discussion in small groups.

The outcomes are very positive for the students, but the author admits it took time to give feedback. It would be interesting to see how it has faired this year.

Tarsem Singh Cooner Creating opportunities for students in large cohorts to reflect in and on practice: Lessons learnt from a formative evaluation of students' experiences of a technology-enhanced blended learning design, BJET

“Abstract

This paper examines BA Social Work students’ experiences of developing

their reflective skills to work with diverse communities using a technologyenhanced

blended learning design. In response to growing student numbers,

new teaching and learning resources were developed to provide opportunities

for students to engage in reflection-in-action at critical learning stages with

the support of tutors and peers. It is suggested that access to online lectures,

communications tools, a workbook (to record learning development) and

online video case studies can encourage students to reflect-on-action, allowing

them opportunities to reframe and reinterpret existing knowledge, values and

beliefs to assess the impact these may have on their professional practice

when working with diverse communities. To cater for an increase in student

numbers, a rationale for the learning design is outlined, and the paper then

explores the lessons learnt from the students’ technology-enhanced learning

experiences.”

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