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Blended Learning in Social Care Education

Blended Learning in Social Care Education. Dr. Colm O’Doherty & Mr. Tom Farrelly Institute of Technology, Tralee. Background/Context. An ongoing Action Research project Health & Social Care Professionals Bill (2004) Sense of urgency. Consultation Phase. Meet requirements and criteria

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Blended Learning in Social Care Education

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  1. Blended Learning in Social Care Education Dr. Colm O’Doherty & Mr. Tom Farrelly Institute of Technology, Tralee

  2. Background/Context • An ongoing Action Research project • Health & Social Care Professionals Bill (2004) • Sense of urgency

  3. Consultation Phase • Meet requirements and criteria • HSE residential care management • HSE operational residential unit management • Institute of Technology, Tralee • HSE care staff/students

  4. The Programme • Induction week • Nine face-to-face blocks – 28 hours spread over 4 days per block • A self-directed learning element that is facilitated through the Internet – nominal student effort is 56 hours per month

  5. ‘Blended Learning – Student Effort’ E Learning – 10% Class Contact – 33% Home/Work Based Study – 57%

  6. Categorisation of online courses High-Technology High-Technology Constructivist High-Technology Didactic Didactic Constructivist Low-Technology Didactic Low-Technology Constructivist Low-Technology

  7. Creating Learning Communities • A constructivist approach to learning • Realise the potential and recognise that these learners are experienced practitioners

  8. Progress Report • Induction week – IT Skills and study skills • Ongoing use of WebCT

  9. Conclusion • Programme subscribes to the philosophy of Lifelong Learning • Steep Learning Curve • “if you’re not making a mistake every now and again, it’s a sure sign that you’re not being very innovative”.

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