We are coming to the end of ILM2 and i have just been working on peer review,and how effective learning sets are.
As yr 2 researchers i feel we need to be more crtical when reviewing work. Ask deeper probing questions.Surley this can only help to gain a deeper understanding of the work in progress.
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Penny (click here for more)
Penny and Viv have expressed concerns about the size of learning sets and the work involved in peer reviewing. I wonder what views might be from members of other learning sets - is six too many? Would a group of three (each giving and receiving 2 peer reviews) be enough?
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shirley
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Angela
February 5, 2006 06:01 AM PST
In response to Penny - just consider -none of us ever know what unforeseen events in our lives influence our ability to commit 100%. During the last assignment I know the goal post changed for myself (and at least one other researcher.) Other priorites took preference. My mother was admitted as an emergency admission into hospital - she, of course, was my main concern at that time. Peer reviews took the back burner! None of us ever knows when our priorities may change. I found that the larger learning set helped to take the pressure off me when I needed to step back temporarily. |
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Name Penny
February 4, 2006 06:11 PM PST
I have experienced a smaller and then a larger learning set,both I have enjoyed being in.
Yr 3 looms ahead and I believe,that for me,i need a smaller learningset with each member reviewing all work.That might seem a little selfish but i attempt to give a 100% to my review and support,that works for me.For me To be able to give that level with makes me comfortable,then 3 seems a sensible number |
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Avril
January 31, 2006 10:58 AM PST
I had thought that I would prefer a learning set of 4, 3 being too few and 6 too many, but I have to agree with Angela, having experienced set 1. Our peer reviews have been flexible and from different people at different times, which has worked well. It might be a bit tricky as we get to the end and last minute reviews may be needed on 'findings'. It's not always bad planning that makes people late, often things crop up that are beyond our control. |
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Shirley
January 30, 2006 01:08 PM PST
That's a good approach, Angela. In contrast, researchers have found that a four-person learning set demands commitment which might not allow enough flexibility for other demands on time. |
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Angela
January 30, 2006 09:15 AM PST
I feel the plus side of our 6 person learning set is that not everyone has to review everytime. There is a certain amount of flexibility which allows for personal priorities at any one time. |
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