Action research in continuing professional distance education

  1. M.B. Nunes,
  2. M. McPherson

Article first published online: 12 DEC 2003

DOI: 10.1046/j.0266-4909.2003.00047.x

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Journal of Computer Assisted Learning

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning

Volume 19, Issue 4, pages 429–437, December 2003

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Nunes, M. and McPherson, M. (2003), Action research in continuing professional distance education. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 19: 429–437. doi: 10.1046/j.0266-4909.2003.00047.x

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  1. Department of Information Studies, University of Sheffield

*Miguel Baptista Nunes, Department of Information Studies, University of Sheffield, Regent Court, Sheffield, S1 4DP. Email: j.m.nunes@sheffield.ac.uk

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 12 DEC 2003
  2. Article first published online: 12 DEC 2003
  3. Accepted 26 November 2002

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Keywords:

  • Action research;
  • Continuing;
  • Distance;
  • eLearning;
  • Internet;
  • Professional;
  • Systems design;
  • University

Abstract In order to support the persistent evolution of Continuing Professional Distance Education (CPDE), an action research approach must be taken. For action research to be successful, explicit research models must be formulated and used. This paper presents such a model that conjugates pedagogical thinking, curriculum design and organisational context: the Educational Management Action Research (EMAR) model. However, the complexities and precise specifications required by Educational Systems Design (ESD) call for better support through development frameworks that incorporate educational and systems development philosophies. This paper presents and discusses an ESD framework that has been extensively used in the development of eLearning.

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