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Learning how to learn. Dr Riaz Qureshi Distinguished Professor, FM, KSU& Dr.Al-Joharah Al-Quaiz Associate Professor Family Medicine, KSU Acknowledgment: Prof. Eiad Al Faris. Introduction Definition Why do we learn? Principles of adult learning Learning styles Methods of learning
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Learning how to learn Dr Riaz Qureshi Distinguished Professor, FM, KSU& Dr.Al-Joharah Al-Quaiz Associate Professor Family Medicine, KSU Acknowledgment: Prof. Eiad Al Faris
Introduction Definition Why do we learn? Principles of adult learning Learning styles Methods of learning Types of learning Acquiring competence Learning cycle Strategies for learning Developing a learning plan How to support your learning ? Summary of key points Objectives/Contents
Four things do not come back The spoken word , The spent arrow, Time passed , The neglected opportunity Omar Abu Al Halif 7th century
Learning A relatively permanent process resulting from experience with some task and reflected in a change in performance under appropriate circumstances.
Learning in a Course • Learning is a relatively permanent change in behavior and in the context of a course is brought about by a planned learning experience
Why do we learn • To pass exams. • For professional competence. • For career advancement. • To develop skills. • To adopt attitudes
Principles of Adult Learning • Participation is voluntary. • Clear goals & objectives. • Mutual respect between teacher and learner. • Collaboration in planning is an integral part. • Active involvement in learning. • Education must have relevance to real life. • Adults need to be reflective. • Adults need feedback.
Learning Styles • Active or Passive. • Specific or General. • Prepared or Spontaneous. • Individual or group. *Active *Passive • Holistic or Sequential. • Structured or Random
Methods • Lectures ,Seminars, Symposia, Conferences. • Group work / PBL / Tutorial • Individual learning. * Books *Journals *Audiovisual material/internet • Individual tutorials (one- to-one teaching)
Types of learning • Learning by doing • Learning by observation • Learning by experimentation • Learning by reflection (in action & on action )
Learning cycle Unconscious Competence Mastery change Conscious Competence Unconscious Incompetence Awareness Conscious Incompetence Learning
Acquiring Competence • Unconsciously incompetence. • Consciously incompetent. • Consciously competent. • Unconsciously competent.
Learning from Experience Having an Experience Planning next steps Reviewing experience Concluding from experience
What do we remember? • 20 % of what we read • 30 % of what we hear • 40 % of what we see • 50 % of what we say • 60 % of what we do • 90 % of what we read, hear, see, say & do
Strategy for learning • A systematic approach. • A speculative approach. • An opportunistic approach.
A systematic approach • Identify your learning needs. • Select one or more learning situations. • Select the style best suited for each learning situation. • Experience the learning situation .
Systematic approach (contd) • Reflect on your experience. • Consider if the experience could be useful or relevant for you. • Apply what you have learnt. • Ask yourself was my learning effective?
How to learn actively & deeply? • Do not just read & close the book • Try to do different things with what you have read immediately: - Draw flow charts - Draw diagrams using colors - Write a summary - Answer questions & past papers (Interact with what you have learnt)
To improve learning • Read before a lecture the relevant topic • Read for understanding and note questions to clarify things further/ ask the lecturer • Read after the lecture • Use other methods e.g. video , virtual hospital, internet
Assessment • Aid for the learner. • Aid for the teacher. • Aid for the sponsor. • Requirement for comparisons.
How to develop a learning plan Step 1 : Diagnose your learning needs. Step 2 : Specify your learning needs objectives. Step 3 : Specify learning resources and strategies. Step 4 : Specify evidence of accomplishment. Step 5 : Evaluation of your learning
Supporting your learning • Reflecting on your experience . • Using people to help your learning. • Using a mentor. • Using yourself as a learning resource. • Using clinical audit or review. • Undertaking a project or in depth study of a topic.
Summary of key points • Different people learn in different ways. • Different strategies for learning apply in different situations. • You can learn from almost any situation not just planned learning activities. • Try out a variety of approaches, learning situation , and styles of learning.
Summary of Key Points (Contd) • Planning in advance of a learning situation increases its value. • Reflection during and after a learning situation. • Relate new ideas to your experience • Think about what you learn and how you learn.
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