CSP4801 2024
Assignment 05:
DUE 7 OCTOBER 2024
2024
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)
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, CSP4801 2024 Assignment 05:
DUE 7 OCTOBER
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)
Self-Organised Learning Environments (SOLEs) is a teaching approach developed
by Sugata Mitra, where learners work in groups to explore complex questions
using internet-enabled laptops. The main aspects of SOLE activities include:
In SOLEs, groups of four students engage with a single, thought-provoking
question, fostering a rich dialogue and collaborative exploration (Mitra, 2013).
This setup encourages peer interaction, where students share ideas, challenge
each other’s thinking, and collectively seek answers, promoting critical thinking
and problem-solving skills (Katz, 2017). The approach is grounded in the belief
that learners are naturally inquisitive and can construct knowledge when
provided with the right environment and resources (Mitra, 2012). By leveraging
technology, students not only gain access to vast information but also learn to
discern credible sources and synthesize findings. As they navigate complex