Theory reviews

EDUC

Theory Review Forms Instructions

This assignment requires you to submit four completed Theory Review Forms as one Microsoft Word document. The template already contains forms for the four separate article reviews. The posted document must contain summaries of key aspects of theoretical articles or books that pertain to the research topic (Flexible learning for disabled students).

Theoretical articles or books refer to published works that are specifically about the theory in question, not just merely articles that mention the theory tangentially. The articles or books can be centered on 1–2 well established theories that may guide your research. Examples of well-established theories include the following:

· Maslow’s (1954) Hierarchy of Needs

· Vygotsky’s (1969) Social Constructivism

· Knowles’ (1980) Adult Learning Theory

All articles or books for this assignment must have completed Theory Review Forms that are clear, concise, and 1–2 pages each.

For example, if a topic is on the effectiveness of the use of synchronous and asynchronous technologies for online learning, a candidate might choose the following research article on a theoretical framework for distance education:

Garrison, D. R., Anderson, T., & Archer, W. (2001). Critical thinking, cognitive presence, and computer conferencing in distance education. American Journal of Distance Education, 15(1), 1–24.

Or you might include a book from one of the primary theorists on constructivism, since this theory of learning is often associated with effective online learning:

Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in society. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.

Begin by locating four articles or books using the Google Scholar (https://scholar.google.com/). All sources must be read (or in the case of a book, simply reviewed). You will complete each box on the form with available information from the source, and you must use current APA format where possible. The boxes will expand as words are typed. Use complete sentences.