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Teaching through dialogue. April 16, 2008 A. Parlette. between. Meaning of Dialogue. “the word between us”. words. 12 Principles of Adult Learning. Needs Assessment Safety Sound Relationships Sequence of Content and Reinforcement Praxis ( Action with Reflection )
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Teaching through dialogue April 16, 2008 A. Parlette
between Meaning of Dialogue “the word between us” words
12 Principles of Adult Learning • Needs Assessment • Safety • Sound Relationships • Sequence of Content and Reinforcement • Praxis (Action with Reflection) • Respect for Learners as Decision-Makers • Learning with ideas, feelings and actions • Immediacy • Clear roles and role development • Teamwork • Engagement • Accountability
Quantum Thinking & Dialogue Education • Relatedness • A holistic perspective • Duality • Uncertainty • Participation • Energy
Agenda of Principles • Week 1 (April 16) • Introduction • Safety, Teamwork, Clear Roles • Week 2 (April 23) • Needs Assessment, Sound Relationships, Sequence and Reinforcement • Week 3 (April 30) • Learners as Decision-Makers, Learning with ideas, feelings and actions, Immediacy • Week 4 (May 7) • Praxis, Engagement, Accountability
Should learning be designed to be challenging or to be safe?
SAFETY • Design of instruction and environment will work for learners • Create an inviting setting Safety = Learners who are ready and willing to learn
SAFETY HOW: • Make experience and competence clear • Inform about objectives and how they were created • Create small groups to name expectations, hopes and fears • Sequence of activities (easy to more complex) • Affirmation of every offering Related Principles: • Respect for Learners as Decision Makers • Sequence and Reinforcement • Teamwork • Energy
TEAMWORK • Process and a principle • Learning is enhanced by peers (mentoring relationships) • Energy of competition • Examine team roles and responsibilities/purpose • Accountability Related Principles: • Safety • Participation (we grow and learn together) • Accountability
CLEAR ROLES • Communication instructor and learner (or in teams) • Establish dialogical roles • Accessibility of instructor (inside and outside classroom) • DIALOGUE • “the word or relationship between us” Related Principles: • Safety • Participation (we grow and learn together) • Accountability
Agenda of Principles • Week 1 (April 16) • Introduction • Safety, Teamwork, Clear Roles • Week 2 (April 23) • Needs Assessment, Sound Relationships, Sequence and Reinforcement • Week 3 (April 30) • Learners as Decision-Makers, Learning with ideas, feelings and actions, Immediacy • Week 4 (May 7) • Praxis, Engagement, Accountability