Module 27: Models and Methods
‘There is nothing so practical as a good theory’
Kurt Lewin SEE http://www.infed.org/thinkers/et-lewin.htm#conclusion
“A person’s processes are psychologically channelised by the way in which he anticipates events”. G A Kelly SEE
Module description:
In relation to a working definition of the process of holistic development this module looks at the nature of, and use of, the idea of ‘models and methods’ by the teacher, or other practitioner, so as to encourage learning, professional development and/or personal growth.
The ideal in SunWALK is to bring all learning and research together. SunWALk is a general model of research as well as a model of
Introductory reading/s to get started:
Models:
http://www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/college/research/allpd/Glossary.htm
Methods: Methodology – the study and knowledge of methods
Introductions
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methodology
http://www.infed.org/research/b-res.htm
Cultural Studies and Education
A sense of the field can be obtained from Roger Stack’s ‘Map’ of Holistic Education see also his blog
