Escolar Documentos
Profissional Documentos
Cultura Documentos
Postgraduate
Date:
16/02/11
Time:
15 mins 5 mins for Qs
Number in group:
16
Location:
Woodlane Seminar Room A
Intended learning outcomes as a result of the session each student should be able to:
A) B) C) D) Identify search terms Use appropriate search techniques Recognise the need for a search strategy Understand where and how search strategies can be incorporated in the research process
Blooms taxonomy certainly the first 3 elements were covered knowledge>comprehension>application. The session was too short to progress through the other stages. Biggs Constructive Alignment my aim of the session was to continue to link back to the intended learning outcomes, and to encourage learning by getting students actively involved in identifying research terms and using search techniques. Assessment methods used to ensure learning outcomes are met. Curriculum alignment identifying where research skills fit within the curriculum design of the course and also considering the skill requirements of future employers.
What I do
Introduce the session and the aim of the session Indicate why search skills are important. Ask students to look at their research questions (laid out in front of them) and to pull out the words they may use as search terms. Ask students to identify any relevant synonyms. Introduce some search techniques and why/ when these can be useful. Share more useful techniques. Explain how search terms and techniques can be used in conjunction, reviewing what the session has covered. Any questions?
What students do
14:06 14:07
14:09 14:11
Share thoughts together in groups (1 mins) Ask students to play around with the search techniques on the tables in front of them Again, ask students to play
14:15
I also realise that I lack confidence in myself and the content of the session I was concerned that I would be teaching something that was already known. This, however, was not the case and I found the feedback at the end really gave me the encouragement I needed. During the session I felt as if I should have let people feedback responses and share ideas more and I know I find facilitating this quite difficult. I think this is because I cant prepare for the students questions and therefore I dont feel in control. I need to learn to feel more relaxed about improvising and a bit surer of my own knowledge. In terms of the timing of the session I dont think I covered too much, however it would have been good to spend a bit more time discussing why people chose certain keywords for their search terms from the example questions. Having the questions laid out in front of the students was to encourage enquiry-based learning without having to use PCs which I felt would have been too much for such a short session. I feel strongly that enquiry-based learning works well when teaching research skills, however I need to overcome my personal reservations about facilitating this type of learning.