Experiential Learning in Action
A Collaborative Inquiry
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12393280 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Alexios Brailas (0000-0002-2016-4438, Panteion University, Athens, corresponding author), Stella-Maria Avani (Panteion University, Athens), Christina Gkini (0000-0001-6344-5734, Panteion University, Athens), Maria-Afroditi Deilogkou (Panteion University, Athens), Konstantinos Koskinas (0000-0002-8193-2269, Panteion University, Athens), George Alexias (0000-0001-9177-9176, Panteion University), Georgios Alexias (Panteion University, Athens) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Publication date | 2017-01-21 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Qualitative Report (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1052-0147 • E-ISSN: 2160-3715 |
| Publisher | Nova Southeastern University (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.46743/2160-3715/2017.2551 |
| OpenAlex | W2581882982 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 5 |
In this paper, we describe a case study of an undergraduate course on research methodology, in which lecture was reduced to a minimum and replaced with experiential learning activities. The course design was project-based and spiraled through four phases: a mini-lecture on a given research method, an “early practice” activity, and “reflection on practice” tutor-guided small group collaborations which led to deeper understanding of the given research method. This particular course design constitutes a paradigm shift in comparison to the predominant in Greek higher education didactic pedagogical model. How this paradigm shift was received and experienced by the participating students? In order to get rich insights into the lived experiences of the participants (N=15), we adopted a blended qualitative research approach: thematic analysis combined with students’ critical reflections on their experience, aiming to produce a thick description of our intervention. The course design and implementation positioned students and their tutors as knowledgeable actors able to contribute research insights through their transactions
Action research · Epistemology · Experiential learning · Mathematics education · Paradigm shift · Pedagogy · Qualitative research · Sociology · Thematic analysis · TUTOR · Adult and Continuing Education Topics · Digital Storytelling and Education · Psychology · Reflective Practices in Education
| Citations per year | 0.33 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2020 - 2021 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |