...Independent learning and the expert learner Introduction This resource is intended to: • • describe the characteristics of independent learning draw parallels and differences between the ‘independent’ and the ‘expert’ learner. A definition of independent learning One definition of independent learning or ‘autonomy’ in learning is: “…the ability to take charge of one’s learning” H. Holec, 1981 Independent learning is usually developed throughout a learner’s time at school or college to give learners more responsibility for work or learning. It helps learners to make informed choices and to take responsibility for deciding what they need to do in order to learn. To do this and to have the motivation to learn independently, learners need to: • • • feel confident about taking and acting upon decisions appreciate the value of reflecting on learning decide whether learning has been effective or whether they need to try another approach. If you have explored other parts of Developing the expert learner, you may have already noticed that independent learning, with its emphasis on autonomy, reflection and confidence, sits comfortably within the concept of the expert learner. A focus on learning and not teaching Independent learning means that learners make decisions about their learning rather than relying on their teachers to do it for them. At first, many learners find this challenging. When they are more familiar with it, they realise that it allows them to focus on their...
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...that impacts on my teaching practice. It will take a critical look at the context of this change by discussing the changing nature of work, lifelong learning and the learning society. This contextual analysis will consider the particular key changes being analysed. It will explain, analyse and theorise about the way in which the policy change impacts on education and on my teaching practice as a practicing ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher. It will discuss the extent to which adult and vocational education teachers can shape their own practice within the broad policy context that I have described and illustrated through the discussion of this particular policy change. It will discuss the Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE (MSIT) and changes involved with moving from a governmental department to a statutory authority and how that affects my teaching practice. Statutory Authorities are alternative management systems that answer to a board of directors and a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) like most large profit driven, private organisations. This essay will discuss how MSIT balances learner’s needs and organisational needs in a push to maximise efficiency and profits while maintaining educational standards. In this context it will analyse the shift to SA status in terms of globalisation, the changing nature of work, lifelong learning and the learning society. MSIT is a VET...
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...examine different training needs for different students in LSBM and state advantages and disadvantages of training methods, used in this institution. Also this report is going to focus on planning and development of training event for students in order to increase the learning abilities and provide benefits for the studies in general. The final part of the report is going to look at the government’s influence on training, development and lifelong learning in the UK, it is influences on private and public sector and on the level of various organizations. Task1 The focus of the presentation was on assessment of various learning styles and the possible contributions for a person in the workplace. Most of individuals have various learning styles which are attributed to them, however they also share common attributes amongst each other. As a definition learning style means an incorporation of variety of learning methods and involves different educational methods. Another important aspect of learning style is an actual type of personality of the learner. This combined with leaning methods forms a personal learning style. There are a number of assessment methods to identify leaning style attributed to particular person. In the presentation two of such methods were mentioned. First of all it was...
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...professional PrqcticeTETA 1060 – Wider Professional Practice (WPP) Task 1 (a): With reference to wider reading, analyse and evaluate the concept of professionalism and core professional values in the lifelong learning sector. A ‘professional’ is defined by businessdictionary (2013) as: “Person formally certified by a professional body of belonging to a specific profession by virtue of having completed a required course of studies and/or practice. And whose competence can usually be measured against an established set of standards.” Using this definition do teachers in the lifelong learning sector qualify as professionals? Prior to 2007 teachers did not have a professional body. In 2007 the Institute for Learning (IfL) was established and this is now the independent professional body for everybody working in the sector of further education (FE) and skills, with membership then becoming a requirement. The IfL drew up a Code of Professional Practice in 2008, outlining the expected behaviour of members and qualifications which were approved by parliament (IfL 2013). In addition membership confirmed a commitment to continuous professional development (CPD), a commonly recognised element of professional status. In 2009 Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status became a recognised professional status, followed by awards in 2012 and recognised members now being qualified to work in schools. Looking at the given definition of a ‘professional’, it can easily...
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...without having to go to the showroom.) Computers have also automated many jobs, including those of many middle managers. The result of this has been fewer levels of management in large organizations and higher productivity in the production facility. For most products, the cost of the goods on store shelves has dropped dramatically over the last ten years. But this explosion of information technology has its challenges in the workplace, too. Because of it the pace of change has increased. Work organizations find that they must continually adapt as technology progresses. And workers find that they must adopt a new way of approaching what they do. In order to survive in the workplace, everyone, from the CEO on down to the newest employee, must be continually growing and learning. Educators today refer to this demand for continual growth as lifelong learning. In business, it is beginning to be called learning on demand. Those who make a commitment...
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... | |Credit value |4 | |Unit code |5DPP | |Unit review date |Sept. 2011 | Purpose and aim of unit This unit is designed to enable the learner to develop a sound understanding of the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by human resources (HR) professionals, whether in a generalist or specialist role, and as described in the CIPD HR Profession Map (HRPM). The unit embraces the ‘thinking performer’ perspective and covers the competencies needed by the HR professional in a personal capacity, when collaborating and working with others, and when functioning efficiently and effectively in an organisational context. It will enable learners to assess their own strengths and identify a continuing professional development (CPD) plan, based on the capabilities required for ethical, business-focused and interpersonal professional conduct. This unit is suitable for persons who: • seek to develop a career in HR management and development • are working in the field of HR management and development and need to extend their knowledge and skills • have responsibility for implementing HR policies and strategies • need to understand...
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...From the Balcony to the Dance Floor James “Dennis” Warman Leadership in the 21st Century LED 603 May 29, 2015 Instructor: Dr. Ellen Kaye I really desire to put into practice what I have learned from Leadership in the 21st Century college course. I have a deep desire for my organization to become a true learning organization. The irony to my desire is that my organization is involved in education of children kindergarten through twelfth grade. I have set up learning environments in my organization, but not based on the art and practice of learning organizations. The trainings were designed to meet an immediate need based on a lack of knowledge or experience. Currently, we have five different levels of training based on time on the job or position. Peter Senge, in an obscure little sentence in his book, says, “ To be a true teacher, you must be a learner first” (Senge, 1990. 2006, p. 332). He adds that the teacher’s passion for learning inspires their students. He further insists that managers, which I will translate to organizational leaders, must commit to be practitioners, not just “advocates” or preachers. My goal therefore is to use the theory from Peter Senge and apply it to my organization. The challenge is to take the theory and put into practice. Senge’s five key disciplines are mental models, shared vision, team learning, personal mastery, and systems thinking. Senge believes that the five disciplines converge to create new waves of experimentation...
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...2 This chapter describes a four-lens model for understanding adult learning theories and provides adult educators and administrators with a useful conceptual framework for working with adult learners in adult degree programs. Adult Learning Theory and the Pursuit of Adult Degrees Richard Kiely, Lorilee R. Sandmann, Janet Truluck Diane Johnson, after home-schooling her three children, knew she needed an official credential to continue to work in the field of elementary education. Facing mandatory retirement from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, William Branson enrolled in a master’s program in counseling to assist incarcerated juveniles that he had been dealing with for years. Amy Garcia, a mother of two small children, seeks an online, cohort-based program to provide her the skills and abilities needed to advance her career while meeting family and work demands. Diane, William, and Amy reflect several of the groups that make up the growing number of adults pursuing formal degree programs. The strongest growth in educational participation in the past two to three decades has been in part-time enrollments of students over age twenty-five, in particular, women (University Continuing Education Association, 2002). The population of those over sixty years old in the United States is expected to grow from 45 million in 2000 to more than 91 million in 2030; many are participating in adult degree programs (University Continuing Education Association, 2002). The National Center...
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...There are many different ways of learning styles and there is no better learning style than another; but I will explain here three types of learning styles. Visual, Auditory and kinesthetic.Visual learner who learns through seeing thing. These people like to see teacher's body language to fully understand the lecture. They learn best when they sit in front of the classroom and to avoid noise. Visual learner enjoy study through pictures, videos, flipcharts and handouts. Auditory learner, who learn through listing. They understand well through verbal lecture, discussions, talking things through and listing to others. Kinesthetic or tactile learner, who prefer to study through moving, doing and touching things. However, I am a visual learner...
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...PUB 3702-PHRM-EXAM PREP 1) Describe and analyse the following 1.1) The key role of resources (for example, financial, physical, informational and human resources) in the public sector to guide the human resource management function optimally [15] 1.2) That human resource management takes place in the public sector and therefore, has a “public” dimension that requires unique skills and competencies [10] 1.1) In any situation, a public sector manager has 4 basic resources at his/her disposal in order to to execute the HR function successfully. These resources are financial, physical, informational and human resources. The most important job of the PSM is to ensure that these resources are used efficiently. Financial resources - salaries, wages, petty cash funds Physical resources - buildings, lecture rooms, computers, cell phones, tables and chairs Informational resources - annual reports, research reports, data on survey questionnaires, post records, leave records, remuneration systems, human resource planning systems, service records, training records, statutes, regulations and instruction codes Human resources - HRM, line function personnel, technical and administrative personnel and other human resource specialists It can be said that human resources plays a larger and more important role than the other resources because PSM in any public sector institution have the responsibility to take decisions on how to use...
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...Lifelong Learning Lifelong Learning In this essay I will explain about the Diagnosis of development disabilities, early intervention priorities, educational programs services for the young exceptional learner, and transitional programs and procedures for young students with disabilities. I will also give the strength and weaknesses in the assessments and interventions used in early intervention used in early childhood special education and suggestions for improvements. Lastly I will tell of the transitional programs for young students with special needs and outcomes expected from these programs. First I will explain about the diagnosis of development disabilities. Diagnosis of development disabilities can sometime be completed at a very early age, in most cases parents determine that their child has a disorder problem where it involves their child health. Sometimes the disability can show up in their physical behavior. There are specialists that can notices things right after the child is born or even after the child is a couple days old. In most cases it be specialists within the Intensive care until within the hospital that first see the signs or even the doctor that the parent pick for the child has train eyes to see what the...
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...Choosing of this topic was done carefully in order to find something career based to speak on. Pediatric Nursing would be awesome to fulfill as a career because it can provide lifelong experiences and the feeling of caring and helping one’s child/children forever. Who wouldn’t enjoy that? Especially if you have deep compassion for children. The feeling of always learning different characteristics of children brings excitement and further research. That is why I am choosing this particular topic because I can honestly say I do have a deep compassion for children I’ve been around them all my life! I know pediatric nursing will not be an easy working task but as long as I got God by my side...
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...Independent Learning is the most effective method of study. To what extent do you agree? Table of Contents Abstract...............................................................................................................................3 Introduction.........................................................................................................................4 Advantages of Independent Learning ..............................................................................5 Disadvantages of Independent Learning..........................................................................6 Conclusion..........................................................................................................................7 References.........................................................................................................................8 Abstract In most cases students find it hard to transition to more of an independent learning that is required in Higher Education. This is because there previous studies involved a more hands on approach from there learning staff that were there to help and explain every aspect of there program. Higher Education studies requires them to take there learning in there own hands, to be more self-directed, to make decisions about what they will focus on and how much time they will spend...
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...ASSESSMENT COVER SHEET APRIL SUBMISSION Unit Number and TitleAssessment TitleCourse TitleAssessment Code | Unit 23 – Human Resources Development - Level 5 Human Resources Development HND Business HNDBUS Specialist Unit23/April2014 | Hand Out Date | 24th January 2014 | Hand In Date | 11th April 2014 before 12.00 Midday | Lecturer(s) | Dr Osman Khan | Internal Verifier | Alan Jeffery | Sources of information | 1. Course notes and lecture slides accessible on LSST Connect2. Recommended learning textbooksGold, J and Bratton, J (2007),, Human Resource Development: Theory and Practice, 2nd Edition, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke3. Websites CPD (2013) The CPD Certification Service [Online] Available at http://www.cpduk.co.uk/[accessed 7 January 2014]AHRD (n.d) Academy of Human Resource Development [Online] Available at www.ahrd.org [accessed 7 January 2014] | To be filled by the student Student Name | Jennifer | Lecturer | | Student ID | | Group(e.g.) | | Assessment Requirements * An electronic copy of your assessment must be fully uploaded by the deadline date and time. * You must submit one single PDF or MS Office Word document. Any relevant images or screenshots must be included within the same MS Office Word or PDF document. * The last version you upload will be the one that is marked. You must declare it as your final submission. * Review the mitigating circumstances policy for information relating to extensions. * The file size must not exceed...
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...in a variety of ways of thinking’ (IBO 2012 p.4). This is expressed further in the IB’s Mission Statement which states its desire to create a better world through education, which it claims can best, be achieved through international-mindedness. It adds to this by stating that ‘the International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect (ibid). As with the other programmes, the PYP and MYP, the DP ‘promotes the education of the whole person, emphasizing intellectual, personal, emotional and social growth’ (IBO 2008 p.2) which it claims would encourage the student to become an ‘active compassionate lifelong learner’ (IBO 2008). Thus, the education the IB gives can be seen as preparing students for a fulfilling productive life in which their skills and attribute are ‘constantly challenged, developed and...
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