S3E7 - Wrap-up - Training techniques that enhance learner participation and engagement

Overview

Teaching: 10 min
Exercises: 10 min

Questions

• What are the main takeaways from thsi session?

Slides

Learning outcomes

• Clearly list the main takeaways.

More resources

https://www.cmu.edu/teaching
http://www.learningscientists.org
https://ctl.yale.edu/ActiveLearning
https://www.ncsu.edu/effective_teaching
https://carpentries.github.io/instructor-training
https://extend.ecampusontario.ca/teacher-for-learning-how-learning-works

Challenge

• In pairs ( 10 min)
• One person will explain a topic for 90 seconds, while the other person write feedback about presentation and content. Then you have a minute to go through the feedback.

• Then switch and repeat.

• As group (10 min )
• We will go through the feedback together.

Our curiosity is provoked when we perceive a problem that we believe we can solve

Willingham, 2009

The learning environment

• Motivation and demotivation
• Mindset

The 7 principles of learning

Ambrose, Susan A., et al. How Learning Works, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2010

1. Prior knowledge
2. Knowledge organisation
3. Motivation
4. Mastery: acquisition, practice integration, application
5. Goal directed practice with targeted feedback
6. Environment: social, emotional, and intellectual
7. Self-directed learners: learn, monitor, adjust

Strategies applied to learning principles

1. Collect data about students and use it to design instruction (P1,P3). Be aware and make people aware of diversity in the classroom.

2. Be explicit about learning goals, learning objectives and expectations (P3, P5, P6). Goals challenging but attainable.

3. Scaffold complex tasks (P2-P7). Teach and test at the right level, think about your audience

4. Let learners formulate solutions before moving to work on new problems. Have them reflect on what they learned, and what they will do differently in the future (P2, P4, P7).

5. Establish a supportive class climate (P3, P6). Learn and use learners’ names and encourage them to interact with you in and outside of the course. Collect anonymous learner feedback and investigate and respond to any complaints related to class climate.

Challenge: Exercise Reading

Let’s take 15 min to read about the seven learning principles from the book How learning works

Random Thoughts - How Learning Works

Key Points

• Learning environment.

• The 7 principles of learning.

• Strategies applied to learning principles.