Adult learning (andragogy) at ciip

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Adult Learning (Andragogy) best practices to use in CIIP Group

Orientation sessions

Shivani Rana04/09/2014

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1. Understanding: adult learning techniques

2. Identifying: opportunities in FSW presentation

3. Practicing: supplementing slides with the new techniques

GOALS

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1. UNDERSTANDING ADULT LEARNING TECHNIQUES

How we learn:10% of what we read.20% of what we hear.30% of what we see.50% of what we see and hear.70% of what we say.90% of what we say as we do (e.g., orally work out a problem)

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Types of learners1. Verbal/linguistic Learner

2. Logical/Mathematical

3. Visual/Spatial

4. Body/Kinesthetic

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Verbal/linguistic LearnerThe ability to use words and language/word player

Likes to Good at Best at

ReadWriteTell Stories

MemorizingNames,places, trivia, dates

Saying, hearing and seeing words

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Logical/Mathematical LearnerThe capacity for inductive and deductive thinking and

reasoning, as well as the use of numbers and the recognition of abstract patterns. Questioner

Likes to Good at Best atExperiments

Works with #s

Explores patterns

Math, logic,

reasoning

problemsolving

Categorizing,

classifying,

working with abstract patterns

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Visual/Spatial Learnerthe ability to visualize objects and spatial dimensions and

create internal images and pictures, Visualizer

Likes to Good at Best at Draw, build, design

Create

Watch Movies

Play with machines

ImaginationSensing changes

Mazes & Puzzles

Map reading

Visualizing

Dreaming

Working with pictures

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Body/Kinesthetic LearnerThe wisdom of the body and the ability to control physical motion

Mover

Likes to Good at Best at

Move aroundTouch and talkUse body language

Physical activities

Moving aroundInteracting with spaceTouching

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What type of learner am I?

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2. Identifying: opportunities in FSW presentation

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Areas to improve on1. Participate in introductions2. Encourage introverts3. Promote Networking 4. Team work5. Chunk check and confirm6. Motivate

7. Connect8. Why and what sheet9.Suggerstions?

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Key Nova Scotia Website

www.novascotiaimmigration.ca

http://novascotiaimmigration.ca/immigrants/

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Nova Scotia

Capital: Halifax Other Main City: SydneyJobs in Demand: • Engineers (Civil, Mechanical,

Electrical, Chemical), Electronics Assemblers, Equipment Mechanics

• Finance• Health Occupations • Information Technology • Life Sciences • Service Sector: Stores, Restaurants,

Hotels, Hospitals, Long Haul Trucking, Banks, Computer Firms, Insurance Companies

• Technical Occupations, Skilled Trades

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Sector Councils

• Industry-led partnership organizations that address skills development issues and implement solutions in key economic sectors

• Sector councils promote the integration of internationally-trained workers in the Canadian labour market

• CIIP partners with Sector Councils for information sharing, policy input, joint project development and pilot projects

• Be sure to check what your

Sector Council can do for you!

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My Career Planning

Have you considered your career options?In Canada it is acceptable to change career directions many times

What does this mean for you?New opportunities, continuous decision-making process around learning, working, training and self re-assessment

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Getting My Professional License

• Occupations related to the health, safety and well-being of individuals are licensed by each province

• A license from a Provincial Regulatory Body is required before you can work as a “professional”

• Initial requirements, cost and ease differ, among provinces• Once obtained, licenses are usually recognized across Canada• In many occupations, more than 50% of requirements can

be met from overseas• Advice and support for licensure is available in most provinces• Loans, bursaries and a Tuition Tax Credit to assist with the

costs of licensure and certification are available

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My Action: Licensure

When in Canada, I will:

• challenge exams• enrol in bridging programs• get a temporary permit

(where possible)• gain Canadian experience• join the professional

association• network with help from a

mentor

Before I immigrate, I will:

• research requirements (perhaps comparing different provinces)

• take online assessments and mock exams

• contact the provincial regulatory body and apply for licensure

• sit exams (where possible)• find a Canadian mentor

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Find a Mentor, Job Shadow, or Look for an Internship Opportunity• A mentor is someone who provides professional guidance

and helps you network• Job shadowing involves spending time with an experienced

person in your field, observing and learning from them• An internship allows you to work in a structured temporary

position with an emphasis on on-the-job training (often with pay)

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My Actions: Getting Settled


• connect with my CIIP immigrant serving partner online

• access settlement resources online

• open a bank account where possible

• purchase health insurance if required for destination province


• visit an immigrant serving agency

• get a Social Insurance Number

• apply for a health insurance card

• register my children in school

• open a bank account• begin to establish a good

credit rating

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Succeeding in the Labour Market

• Focus your search

• Conduct research

• Develop your networks

• Gain Canadian work experience

• Never limit your job search

• Actively uncover job opportunities

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My Cover Letter

• Creates the employer’s first impression of you

• Complements your resume

• Interprets the data presented in your resume

• Addresses points in the job advertisement

• Explains your interest in the specific organization and job

• Identifies your most relevant skills or experiences

• Conforms to standard business letter format

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Interview Tips #1

• Arrive on time

• Introduce yourself, smile and shake hands firmly

• Address your interviewer(s) by title and last name until invited to do otherwise

• Stay calm and maintain eye contact

• Listen to the entire question before you answer

• Ask for clarification if you do not understand

• Be honest about yourself

• Do not criticise previous employers

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Interview Tips #2• Keep your responses concise and to the point

• Support your responses with examples

• Use the STAR approach when answering behavioural questions: State the Situation, the Task, your Actions and the Results

• Try to relate what you know about the company when answering questions

• When discussing your career accomplishments, match them to the job requirements

• Be prepared to explain reasons for leaving previous jobs

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My Action: Job Search


• review job-search websites

• prepare a Canadian-style resume

• register with Skills International (if eligible)

• identify and apply for jobs online


• consider taking a job-search workshop

• plan and follow a job search strategy

• find ways to access the internal job market, e.g. network, volunteer

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Success on the Job

• Establish good attendance and be punctual• Observe and learn the workplace culture• Dress professionally • Be a team player and participate in productive “small talk”• Show initiative, ask questions and ask for help • Ask for and accept constructive feedback• Keep your supervisor informed• Meet and network with key people• Be flexible and accept change• Be a lifelong learner

RememberYour technical skills got you hired,

but your soft skills could get you fired!

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Workplace NormsStatus

• People do not have more authority or respect because of name, status, social class or gender

• People are judged on merit and expected to earn their status

• Teamwork and communication cut across hierarchy

Behaviour

• Employees expected to speak, share ideas, take initiative and participate• Employers may question the

sincerity of employees who are too pleasing• Greetings are informal and first

names are used but touching is rare• People line up and are served

in order

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Workplace Norms

Values

• Higher value is placed on accomplishing tasks than on personal relationships

• Business relationships are not always personal

• Preserving harmony and saving face do not prevail

• Failure is not shameful• Constructive criticism is viewed

positively

Directness

• Problem solving and conflict resolution are essential skills

• Employees are expected to address interpersonal issues directly and in line with policies/procedures

• Employers discourage gossip

• Employees are expected to be truthful and honest: it is fine to say “no” if something is not available or you cannot do something as scheduled

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3. Practicing: opportunities in FSW presentation

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Activity

In couples discuss and prepare the slide to be presented to the entire

group addressing all styles of learning

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What have we learnt today?

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Thank you for attending

Education

Adult learning (andragogy) at ciip