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CSP4801 Assignment 5 2024
- DUE 7 October 2024
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
, CSP4801 Assignment 5 2024 - DUE 7 October 2024
A scholar and researcher called Sugata Mitra worked on a project called Self-
Organised Learning Environments (SOLEs) and on the School in The Cloud. The
basic idea for SOLEs, is for the learners to work in a group of four (they choose
their groups) on a single complex question. Each group needs an internet-enabled
laptop to do the work. The groups are given a question such as “Why do we slip on
wet surfaces?” or “Do trees breathe?” The learners are asked to give a presentation
as a report back after a given time. Other than the instruction and the computers,
they are largely left to answer the question on their own. The following PDF
contains more information on what a SOLE is and how it can become a reality in
classrooms: You can also watch the following video:
1. Critically analyse this type of teaching, learning and curriculum. Include the
following as part of your analysis: - Briefly summarise the main aspects of SOLE
activities. (40)
- Provide both advantages and disadvantages (strengths and weaknesses) of the
SOLE activities. Include both teachers and learners in your discussion. (40)
- At the end of your analysis, provide a recommendation for adjusting this type of
activity to suit your school or subject (10)
- Clarity, organisation, use of sources (10)
1. Critical Analysis of Self-Organised Learning Environments (SOLEs)
Introduction: Self-Organised Learning Environments (SOLEs) are an innovative
approach to teaching and learning, developed by Sugata Mitra. This method
encourages students to work collaboratively in groups to solve complex questions
CSP4801 Assignment 5 2024
- DUE 7 October 2024
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
, CSP4801 Assignment 5 2024 - DUE 7 October 2024
A scholar and researcher called Sugata Mitra worked on a project called Self-
Organised Learning Environments (SOLEs) and on the School in The Cloud. The
basic idea for SOLEs, is for the learners to work in a group of four (they choose
their groups) on a single complex question. Each group needs an internet-enabled
laptop to do the work. The groups are given a question such as “Why do we slip on
wet surfaces?” or “Do trees breathe?” The learners are asked to give a presentation
as a report back after a given time. Other than the instruction and the computers,
they are largely left to answer the question on their own. The following PDF
contains more information on what a SOLE is and how it can become a reality in
classrooms: You can also watch the following video:
1. Critically analyse this type of teaching, learning and curriculum. Include the
following as part of your analysis: - Briefly summarise the main aspects of SOLE
activities. (40)
- Provide both advantages and disadvantages (strengths and weaknesses) of the
SOLE activities. Include both teachers and learners in your discussion. (40)
- At the end of your analysis, provide a recommendation for adjusting this type of
activity to suit your school or subject (10)
- Clarity, organisation, use of sources (10)
1. Critical Analysis of Self-Organised Learning Environments (SOLEs)
Introduction: Self-Organised Learning Environments (SOLEs) are an innovative
approach to teaching and learning, developed by Sugata Mitra. This method
encourages students to work collaboratively in groups to solve complex questions
