Facilitating Learning

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Facilitating Learning
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What is learning
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The learning cycle
Testing new theory
Concrete Experience
Concept Formation
Observation and Reflection
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Types of learning

• Individual methods
• Group Methods
• What are the differences between group and
  individual based methods?
• What is the difference between mentoring,
  coaching and tutoring?
• How does the learning relationship develop?

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Establishing the Learning Relationship
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• Adult Learning Principles
• Learner Characteristics
• Learning Styles
• Equity Issues
• Context
• Boundaries
• Resources

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Developing and Maintaining the Relationship
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Preparing for the Activity

• Learning outcomes
• Overview of content
• Learning resources
• Length of sessions/s
• Technical skills
• Generic skills

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Getting organised

• Planning
• Organisation
• Reviewing outcomes
• Empowering the learner
• Providing a non-threatening environment

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Structuring the Activity

• Demonstrations
• Explanations
• Question and answer
• Discovery activities
• Problem solving
• Providing opportunities to practice skills

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Present Skills Based Instruction

• D - Demonstrate
• E - Explain
• D - Demonstrate slowly
• I - Imitate
• C - Coach
• T - Test or trial