Day 2 Master LectureAdult learning principles &

reflective practice

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Learning to fold a T-shirt

• Video: How to fold a T-Shirt in 2 seconds

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Objectives

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How do we learn?Approach 1

1. Through considering an idea

2. By doing something with it

3. By making mistakes

4. Then reflecting on them

5. Then refining the idea

6. Then applying it differently

7. Then make more mistakes, etc

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Approach 2

1. By reflecting on an experience

2. Then refining understandings

3. Then applying them & practicing

4. By receiving support & feedback

5. Then reflecting

6. Then reapplying & practicing

7. Then refining ideas, etc

What is learning?

Task

• In pairs, spend 5 minutes answering the question, ‘What is learning?’

• Several pairs to offer their definition to the audience

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Incompetence Competence

Unconscious1. Unconscious

Incompetence 4. Unconscious

Competence

Conscious2. Conscious

Incompetence 3. Conscious

Competence

Step 5 Reflective competence

• Video: Rally simulation

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Task

• In pairs, identify & briefly discuss examples from your workplace that relate to Steps 1, 2, 3, 4 (& 5?) of the model (5 mins)

• Several pairs to explain their examples to the audience

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Conditions that support learning

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Six principles for effective facilitation of learning

1. Voluntary participation 4. Action and reflection

2. Mutual respect 5. Critical reflection

3. Collaborative spirit 6. Self-direction

Levels of learning: Blooms taxonomy

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Teacher-centred vs student-centred

Guru vs Guide

Teacher vs student centred learning

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Task• In small groups of 3, discuss what it is

about student-centred learning that’s so important, useful or effective? Or, why bother with Student-centred approaches, where’s the value?

• Several groups to share their views

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Reflective practice

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Educational debriefing

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Conclusion

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