Reflections - 27th November 2008

26/11/08 - Started the day by adding my coursemates in my Blog List. All this was gone after I made an attempt to make my Blog look pleasing.
Ended the day on a terrible note. My computer went blank. Gosh....... there goes my homework on wetpaint and research on Wubbles.

27/11/08 - Came in earlier to Computer Lab to key in my reflections. Rushed through in my search for information pertaining to Wubbles. Felt terribly disappointed. Sakun reassured me that we can get this done.

Session 4 - started with Dr Quek's sharing.
She highlighted on how to identify good Journals ( Australian websites ) She also emphasised on ethical issues in relation to Questionnaires. She went through the Journal entitled "Learning Environment, Attitudes & Achievement ........." by Stephen J.Wolf and Barry J. Fraser.
I am better equipped now as far as Journals are concerned. She elaborated on Qualitative & Quantitative research. Importance of 3 areas conforming to Moos scheme was also discussed.
WIHIC instrument is the latest instrument in the field of research and Research questions must be measurable.
Next...
Groups shared on GURUs of LE. ( Walberg, Kurt & Lewin, Moos, Wubbels) using wetpaint.com
This sharing was useful as it was self directed learning.
In short...
Gained knowledge about the definitions, scope and instruments in the psychosocial field of Learning Environment. The learning environment is divided into 3 broad categories. They are the physical, student and social environment.
After preparing dinner....
With my neighbours help ( used her computer for a while) did my reflections and searched for info on Wubbels. Managed to locate a website. Decided to share this with my group. Looking forward to tomorrow.

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