Learning Theory

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Learning Theory
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Objectives

• Application of Humanist theory
• Motivation - Models Stephen Covey
• Leadership Team building
• Andragogy

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References
Motivation Petty Chapt 5 Child Chapt.
3 Reece Walker Chapt. 2 Humanist Child
Chapt. 3 Petty Chapt. 5 and 6 Reece Walker
Chapt. 2 Andragogy Reece Walker Chapt 2
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Activity
Apply Maslows theory of Hierarchy of needs to a
teaching context
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Activity
Undertake to complete Stephen Coveys
Psychometric test
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Seven Habits

• Be proactive
• Begin with the end in mind
• Put first things first
• Think win-win

• Seek first to understand, then to be understood
• Synergize
• Sharpen the saw

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Proactive
Proactive means that individuals are responsible
for their own lives Proactive people recognise
this responsibility. They do not blame
circumstances Behaviour based on values rather
than the product of their conditions based on
feelings The opposite is reactive
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Contradicts behavioural theory
Proactive model states that we do not react to
stimulus but we have a freedom of choice
Human condition as 4 unique human endowments
Self Awareness Conscience Creative
Imagination Independent Will
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Begin with the end in mind
Begin each day or a task with a clear
understanding of your desired direction and
destination A way of avoiding the Busyness of
life Develop a personal mission statement
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Put first things first
This involves organising and managing time and
events according to the personal priorities
established in habit 2
Time is spent in 4 ways...
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Putting first things first
Not Urgent 2
Urgent 1
Preparation planning
Important
Crises Deadlines
Not important
Needless interruptions 3
Trivia Time wasters 4
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Win - win
Based on the paradigm that there is plenty for
everybody Ones success does not have to be at
the expense of another Outcomes are mutually
beneficial
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Seeking first to understand then to be understood
Communications are important Listening skills are
often overlooked
Diagnose before you prescribe!
Empathic Listening !!
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Synergize
The combination of forces that creates a new
force True co-operation between
people complimentary
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Sharpen the saw
Preserving and enhancing the greatest asset you
have - you A balanced, systematic programme
for self renewal in the four areas of our
lives Physical Socio/emotional Mental
Spiritual
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Seven habits
Proactive Personal Vision Begin with
the end Personal leadership Put first
things first Personal management Think
win-win Interpersonal leadership Seek
first to understand
Communication Synergize Creative
co-operation Sharpen the saw Self
renewal
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Activity
Undertake leadership psychometric testing
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Andragogy
Models to describe and explain how adults learn
Adults need to know WHY they need to learn before
starting Adults have a greater store of
experiences which aids deeper learning Adults
tend to be more motivated
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Mezirow (1981) Charter
Help Students define objectives
Help students define needs
Help students with resources
Foster student decision making
Andragogy
Emphasise experiential learning
Encourage reflection
Facilitate problem solving
Decrease teacher dependency
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