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Wednesday, 17 September 2014
LINKS FOR PIDP 3250
: http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-professor-blog/didnt-teach-learn/?ET=facultyfocus:e110:180737a:&st=email
www.selfdirectedlearning.org
psychologicalscience.org
www.selfdirectedlearning.org
psychologicalscience.org
PIDP 3250 Using Self Directed Learning
Self Directed Learning
What is a self directed learner?
Reading through the discussion forum a question was posed "are adults naturally self-directed learners?"
Self-directed learning is "a process in which individuals take the initiative with or without the help of others, in diagnosing their learning needs, formulating goals, identifying human and material resources for learning, choosing and implementing appropriate learning strategies, and evaluating learning outcomes" (Knowles, 1975).
Reading the forum and articles about self directed learning I have come to see that being a good learner involes a whole range of skills and abilities. The learner takes the initiative to pursue the learning experience and to complete the course. Self directed learning comes with a lot of self planning, motivation, developing a plan that will work for the individual. Reading many articles I have come to see that self directed learning is very effective because it makes students more willing and motivated to work.
: http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-professor-blog/didnt-teach-learn/?ET=facultyfocus:e110:180737a:&st=email
"She didn't teach we had to learn it ourselves"
I found this article posted by Doug Mauger very interesting. I am a big believer of the flipped classroom and I am a student that benefits greatly from this type of learning. That being said I do realize some students will struggle with this type of learning. I believe it is good for students to go out of their comfort zone and try to come up with examples and ideas on their own. A teacher reading from her list of ideas doesn't challenge the student to think on their own. As long as the teacher is present and active in the classroom to help anyone that is struggling I believe this is a great way to teach.
Friday, 18 July 2014
Links
Learning Partners Blog
http://rustyfrustum.wordpress.com/
Learning Partners Websites
http://ae.gov.sk.ca/evergreen/lifeworkstudies/part1/portion02.shtmlnmandryk: http://atepie.cep.edu.rs/public
http://ets.tlt.psu.edu/learningdesign/audience/diversestudents
SIE Website
https://www.instructordiploma.com
SIE Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/VCCSchoolOfInstructorEducation
http://rustyfrustum.wordpress.com/
Learning Partners Websites
http://ae.gov.sk.ca/evergreen/lifeworkstudies/part1/portion02.shtmlnmandryk: http://atepie.cep.edu.rs/public
http://ets.tlt.psu.edu/learningdesign/audience/diversestudents
SIE Website
https://www.instructordiploma.com
SIE Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/VCCSchoolOfInstructorEducation
Resource Section
References
Retrieved June 20 2014, www.diversity.web.org
Retrieved June 21 2014, www.worldwidelearn.com
Retrieved June 29 2014, www.c-pal.net
Retrieved July 10 2014, www.azbn.gov/documents
Retrieved June 20 2014, www.diversity.web.org
Retrieved June 21 2014, www.worldwidelearn.com
Retrieved June 29 2014, www.c-pal.net
Retrieved July 10 2014, www.azbn.gov/documents
Journal Section-Reflections on Diversity in the Classroom
a)New Insights:
I have gained a lot of insight on the role adult educators play
related to diversity in the classroom. I have ready many articles and
most of them talk about growing cultural and ethnic diversities.
I realize to succeed in the classroom I must understand the differences
in a global society. As a teacher you encounter different people
everyday and we as educators must learn not to judge or assume, but
to listen and hear their stories. Each individual is unique and they
all have a different way of learning. I will work very hard as an
instructor to not have any preference or judgement on any student
that enters my classroom. I want every student to feel equal and to
learn as much as other student in the class. After reading these
articles I feel like I will have a much stronger grasp on my lesson
plans and how to deal with my classroom.
b:Trends:
Some trends in my field of esthetics relating to student diversity is the large
population of students coming from overseas. I was in the esthetics
program six years ago and I was in a very diverse classroom. Many
of the students came from overseas and some of them struggled with
the language. Some of the terms in the textbook were very hard for
them to understand. The instructor moved quickly through the
theory component and many of those students were left behind and
struggled to catch up with the rest of the class. As an instructor I will
make sure that no student feels left behind or feels like they are
struggling. If the text isn't working for some students I will use
diagrams and find short videos to help them better understand.
I will take seminars and courses to further my understanding on
diversity so I can be successful in my classroom. Our
world continues to grow and as an instructor I have to use different
techniques so each student can learn and achieve their goals.
c:WEB-CONFERENCE:
My web conference experience was really good. I was a little nervous when
I knew we had to do a blog partner assignment but I am so glad we did. Once we finally
connected with our busy schedules I learned a lot from my
partner. We had a great discussion about diversity and we gave so many different examples
to each other. I explained to Natasha about diverse classrooms I have been in and she also
shared her experiences about the classroom she teaches in and the diversity in it. I did a lot
of research on diversity but it was so interesting talking to Natasha about articles she found.
For example she found an article discussing the diversity of the Native American population and
it is growing. I had not come across this and found it very interesting discussing it with her. She also
shared information about student funding. I did not realize that Canadian students pay a different
amount for tuition compared to students from overseas. I found this to be a great learning experience.
We both shared the same topic but came up with such different articles and information pertaining
to it.
I have gained a lot of insight on the role adult educators play
related to diversity in the classroom. I have ready many articles and
most of them talk about growing cultural and ethnic diversities.
I realize to succeed in the classroom I must understand the differences
in a global society. As a teacher you encounter different people
everyday and we as educators must learn not to judge or assume, but
to listen and hear their stories. Each individual is unique and they
all have a different way of learning. I will work very hard as an
instructor to not have any preference or judgement on any student
that enters my classroom. I want every student to feel equal and to
learn as much as other student in the class. After reading these
articles I feel like I will have a much stronger grasp on my lesson
plans and how to deal with my classroom.
b:Trends:
Some trends in my field of esthetics relating to student diversity is the large
population of students coming from overseas. I was in the esthetics
program six years ago and I was in a very diverse classroom. Many
of the students came from overseas and some of them struggled with
the language. Some of the terms in the textbook were very hard for
them to understand. The instructor moved quickly through the
theory component and many of those students were left behind and
struggled to catch up with the rest of the class. As an instructor I will
make sure that no student feels left behind or feels like they are
struggling. If the text isn't working for some students I will use
diagrams and find short videos to help them better understand.
I will take seminars and courses to further my understanding on
diversity so I can be successful in my classroom. Our
world continues to grow and as an instructor I have to use different
techniques so each student can learn and achieve their goals.
c:WEB-CONFERENCE:
My web conference experience was really good. I was a little nervous when
I knew we had to do a blog partner assignment but I am so glad we did. Once we finally
connected with our busy schedules I learned a lot from my
partner. We had a great discussion about diversity and we gave so many different examples
to each other. I explained to Natasha about diverse classrooms I have been in and she also
shared her experiences about the classroom she teaches in and the diversity in it. I did a lot
of research on diversity but it was so interesting talking to Natasha about articles she found.
For example she found an article discussing the diversity of the Native American population and
it is growing. I had not come across this and found it very interesting discussing it with her. She also
shared information about student funding. I did not realize that Canadian students pay a different
amount for tuition compared to students from overseas. I found this to be a great learning experience.
We both shared the same topic but came up with such different articles and information pertaining
to it.
Monday, 16 June 2014
A little about me....
Hi, my name is Giulia and I am a student in the PDP program. I was born and raised in North Vancouver and I am still living here now. I am a mother of two small children. I have a three year old and a seven month old. I work as an esthetician and I love what I do but am looking for a bit of a change and would love to be able to teach the esthetics program. I was an adult when I took the program and I really loved the way it was taught. I spent years in University but going back to school as an adult was much different. I have always had a passion for teaching and I think this will be a great direction for me to take for the future. This program has been great allowing me to take my time and get the courses done. Creating a blog is a bit out of my comfort zone but I am glad I am taking the challenge and am looking forward to the rest of this program.
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