{"id":440,"date":"2021-11-28T18:47:41","date_gmt":"2021-11-29T02:47:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0152\/?p=440"},"modified":"2021-11-28T18:47:41","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T02:47:41","slug":"theoretical-framework-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malat-webspace.royalroads.ca\/rru0152\/theoretical-framework-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Theoretical Framework"},"content":{"rendered":"

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While investigating the many different theoretical frameworks to assist in my research, I debated between the Constructivism Theory<\/em><\/strong> and the Experiential learning theory (ELT).<\/em><\/strong> In comparison, both theories could assist in substantiating my research and guide me with my research question. While comparing the two theories, Dewey\u2019s philosophy of Constructivism theory is that education is the knowledge built through an individual’s interaction with an environment\u00a0 (Kilpatrick, 1953). Kolb and Fry emphasize that ELT is about learning and creating knowledge through experiences (Fromm et al., 2021). ELT assists with the delivery and foundations of the pedagogy known as “project-based” or “experience-based”\u00a0 learning that involves the development of skills and understanding in a hands-on environment (Radford et al., 2015).<\/p>\n

Experiential learning theory has become increasingly connected with digital technologies and virtual reality (VR) environments, specifically supporting learners by applying knowledge and experiencing in a realistic digital simulation or replicating an environment and building on other theories (Chang et al., 2020). Although ELT currently stands out as the top theoretical framework of choice for my current research, I am skeptical about my choice. I wonder if using the ELT framework is the right choice to answer my main research question of how the implementation of virtual reality\/simulation training in a clinical learning environment affects clinical competence in health care students in postsecondary education? \u00a0Is there another theoretical framework that could have a more significant impact on my research? or do I use the theory that is becoming increasingly connected with digital technologies and also within healthcare education?<\/p>\n

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Kilpatrick, W. H. (1953). Dewey\u2019s Philosophy of Education. Educational Forum<\/em>, 17<\/em>(2), 143\u2013154. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/00131725309341597<\/p>\n

Radford, S., Hunt, D., & Andrus, D. (2015). Experiential Learning Projects: A Pedagogical Path to Macromarketing Education. Journal of Macromarketing<\/em>, 35<\/em>. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/0276146715573834<\/p>\n

Chang, Y. S., Chou, C. H., Chuang, M. J., Li, W. H., & Tsai, I. F. (2020). Effects of virtual reality on creative design performance and creative experiential learning. In Interactive Learning Environments<\/em>. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/10494820.2020.1821717<\/p>\n

Jen Chen, C. (2009). Theoretical bases for using virtual reality in education. Themes in Science and Technology Education<\/em>, Special Issue<\/em>, 71\u201390. https:\/\/files.eric.ed.gov\/fulltext\/EJ1131320.pdf<\/p>\n

Fromm, J., Radianti, J., Wehking, C., Stieglitz, S., Majchrzak, T. A., & vom Brocke, J. (2021). More than experience? – On the unique opportunities of virtual reality to afford a holistic experiential learning cycle. Internet and Higher Education<\/em>, 50<\/em>(March), 100804. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.iheduc.2021.100804<\/p>\n

Virtualizing Experiential Learning: Tips + Resources for Experiential Learning Educators<\/em>. (n.d.).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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