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Monday, January 03, 2005
Problem Based Management Learning-Better Online? - Petra Luck and Bill Norton, EURODL
This paper explores and compares mature students' perspectives and experiences of face-to-face and online collaborative learning using a Problem Based Learning approach in an undergraduate Management Education module for Early Years Education and Care Managers. Data was collected for a face-to-face group (N=17) and an online group (N=9) on perceptions of learning outcomes achieved and reflective individual evaluations at key assessment points via questionnaire, on students' views of the nature and delivery of the course through focus group discussions, on grades attained and on tutor reflections. While no differences were found in grades achieved or in self-reported attainment of course outcomes, collaborative learning was perceived more favourably by online learners than face-to-face learners and these online learners demonstrated a more rapid development of academic literacy skills. The paper suggests further research areas in terms of gender and applicability of findings to 'traditional' HE students.
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