The Flagstone Project uses an experiential learning approach to explore and develop the higher-order thinking skills required for conducting research. The setting of the virtual university town of Flagstone allows participants to explore and learn independently or in collaboration with others.<\/p>\n
Abstract and technical areas of knowledge and understanding can be difficult to master, even with the skilled support of tutors and individual mentoring. Research methods are a typical example of such an academic area. However, research methods form an essential part of the required learning for many students in universities in most subject fields and are an important part of their assessed coursework and these difficulties can therefore be especially problematic.<\/p>\n
One of the most common problems students experience in mastering the content of research methods courses is in developing a successful practical application of their theoretical knowledge. This is usually most evident in programmes that include field-work or a project based dissertation, where students\u2019 practical application of research methods often falls below the standard of their other assessed work in this area. The Flagstone Project is addressing this problem by developing a learning environment within a purpose-built virtual world, where students can benefit from practical, experiential learning to apply and sharpen their understanding of research methodology and learn how to successfully conduct ethically sound academic research.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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