Aaron's LE Reflection Day 2

• Today, we were given an overview on the need to understand the why, rationale for assessing the LE, ascertain what to access and the how, use of quantitative and qualitative approaches to assess the LE
• The what essentially focuses on the Physical Environment, Students behaviour, sizes and composition and the Social aspect which includes the teacher's MOI, educational tasks and types of activities.
• The 3 general approaches to LE Research are: Trained observers, inquiry data collection & use of pupil and/or teacher perceptions.
• Assessment of LE can be conducted by adopting a systematic perspective, perceptual measures, use of instruments using different no.of scales using Moo's scheme, actual vs preferred norms, class vs personal forms or the adaptation of instrument for use in different context.
• Also learnt on the usefulness of Online Learning Environment & surveys conducted using the 5-point likert scale.