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Date:         Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:40:10 -0500
From:         Robert Bowe 
Subject: Re: Learning strategies
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Michael,
I'm currently answering the question "What professional development
techniques have resulted in the adoption of the use of technology in the
classroom by college of education faculty?" in my dissertation. Since
technology use in the classroom is not mandatory, adoption depends heavily
on self-motivation and beliefs. In the study, I focus on past history of
tech usage, overcoming obstacles, and what techniques lead to learning about
new technologies. In addition to the q-sort analysis, I've provided online
short (1-3 minutes) video interviews of 24 faculty members discussing the
various techniques that appeal to them.
Rob


On 6/17/09 11:25 AM, "Michael Abrams"  wrote:

> How much educational research focuses on how people, themselves, say they
> "learn?" I see a lot of research on teaching strategies, some interesting
> work on "learning styles."  With all of the observation and measurement
> going on, I wonder how much attention subjectivity gets in these areas.
> 
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