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NAVIGATION

 
Thesis Proposal: October 2001

Rory O'Toole

M. Sc in IT in Ed.
Programme

 
 

PRELIMINARY FINDINGS
APRIL 2002

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THESIS PROPOSAL
OCTOBER 2001

Full Proposal

SECTIONS

Research Focus

Methodology

Reflective Practice

Exploring Portfolios

Artefact Model

The Artefact

Research Map

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Main Index

Portfolio Map

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Assignments

'Meta' Project

Reflections

Special Areas

Tutorials

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Methodology

 

  • Develop a theoretical context via a review of research literature on the topics of reflective practice, teacher self-evaluation and the use of the reflective portfolio in education.
  • Arising from the study of relevant research, construct an ICT artefact that will support the related activities of portfolio preparation and reflective practice.
  • Identify potential participants in the study, supply participants with the relevant hardware support where necessary and instruct the participants in the use of the DPA.
  • Participants will use the artefact for a period of approximately 12 week, with structured interviews and questionnaires used as data gathering tools at the end of weeks 4 and 8 and 12.
  • The preparation of the formal research report