Nurses are taught to base their practice on evidence, i.e. current research. In the past, practice was often based on tradition - we do it this way because its always been done this way.
Is the 80:20 principle underpinned by research? I've just looked on the ERIC database, and so far I haven't found anything on the subject.
Jane commented in her email (see my first post) that the 80:20 principle is consistent with "constructive alignment," when applied to education. Maybe I'll find some research based on this term?
I keep thinking that if there isn't any research on the 80:20 approach, then how do we know that this approach is the best way to guide our students?
I'm not saying that the principle is wrong, it seems sensible to let students take more responsility for their learning, and I can see that they are most likely to learn more deeply by doing this.
It would be reassuring to have evidence to back this up, however.
Anybody else have any views on this?
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