{"id":439,"date":"2018-12-02T17:54:38","date_gmt":"2018-12-03T01:54:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0008\/?p=439"},"modified":"2018-12-02T17:54:38","modified_gmt":"2018-12-03T01:54:38","slug":"which-frameworks-will-provide-the-backbone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0008\/which-frameworks-will-provide-the-backbone\/","title":{"rendered":"Which framework(s) will provide the backbone?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In the first Padlet exercise of LRNT 622 I listed a few overarching goals, one of which described that findings should be applicable to an adult learner group, making Adult Learning Theory seemingly a good fit. Ruey (2010) explores how using Knowles\u2019 contract learning concept can help learners plan experiences based on their needs, prior experiences, goals, interests and self-concept. Doing so can increase learner self-awareness around their preferred learning style, which can help the learner assume more responsibility for their own learning. Since the model I hope to evaluate would include on-demand learning, this theoretical framework should help to provide a backbone of known information off of which my research will build.<\/p>\n

The second framework that seems like it may be valuable to bound the research is Engagement Theory, which also focuses on experiential and self-directed learning (Kearsley & Shneiderman, 1993). Bonk and Khoo (2014) suggest that learner engagement is manifested through behaviour, and that \u201cwhen it comes to achievement, involvement in the learning process matters\u201d (p. 209).<\/p>\n

A couple of questions popped up for me to consider:<\/p>\n

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  1. I wonder if the fact that the professional development I am exploring is mandatory and tied directly to the learners\u2019 ability to sustain their professional designation will have an impact?<\/li>\n
  2. I wonder how or if a learner\u2019s ability and comfort level with using technology will factor in when evaluating strategies for online professional development?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    References<\/p>\n

    Bonk, C. J., & Khoo, E. (2014).\u00a0Adding some TEC-VARIETY: 100+ activities for motivating and retaining learners online<\/em>\u00a0(pp. 1-368). OpenWorldBooks.com and Amazon CreateSpace.<\/p>\n

    Kearsley, G., & Shneiderman, B. (1998). Engagement theory: A framework for technology-based teaching and learning.\u00a0Educational technology<\/em>,\u00a038<\/em>(5), 20-23.<\/p>\n

    Ruey, S. (2010). A case study of constructivist instructional strategies for adult online lea\u00a0rning. British Journal of Educational Technology<\/em>, 41<\/em>(5), 706-720. doi:10.1111\/j.1467-8535.2009.00965.xv<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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