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VPN Network Friday 18 th July 2008 The importance of other Learning Theories Angie Morgan. Setting the scene. Changing contexts: Work and learning Then Now Future The purpose of this workshop Heutagogy the younger sibling of Pedagogy and Andragogy Question Time. Activity.
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VPN Network Friday 18th July 2008 The importance of other Learning Theories Angie Morgan
Setting the scene Changing contexts: Work and learning Then Now Future The purpose of this workshop Heutagogy the younger sibling of Pedagogy and Andragogy Question Time
Activity Included or excluded
Reflection How do you feel? How would you feel if this was the only methodology of learning used in all our TAFE’s So why are we relying so heavily on…………………
Learning Theories Andragogy Learning materials for the Certificate IV in TAA and the BSZ qualification Empirical research This is not the only methodology
So who is the new Gogy sibling?Introducing Heutagogy Self determined and negotiated learning. Independent learning- change in the role of teacher Reversal of power Difference in processes Knowledge and skill acquisition Learning at a deeper cognitive level It’s about developing capability
Who said this Intelligence plus character that is the goal of education
Updated version Capability plus the skill to learn and relearn that is the goal of education
Originally defined as: The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.”
So are we doing this? Think about the course you are delivering Employability skills, facets and Personal attributes Generational differences Silent Boomers Gen X Millenials The learning theories
Learning Theories • Currently over 55 different learning theories. • Different categories • Behaviorism • Cognitivism • Constructivism • Design Based • Humanism • Which one do you use?
The Diploma of VET Practice Structure of the course Underpinning knowledge and skills Your role and responsibilities Student engagement Assessment
Today’s workshop Question, comments or observations on today’s workshop