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The Importance of lifelong learning12 January 2017
Change is constant! With changes in education, technology and life in general, new skills are required. It does not necessarily mean going back to school or enrolling into formal programs. It could be learning a new skill or taking music lessons for example.
Learning more skills improves your resume and gives a person an advantage in the job market. It indicates that you are eager to learn new things or skills, and continue to improve your current skills for a competitive advantage. Expanding on knowledge and skills in your profession allows a person to stay current with market trends and technology. Lifelong learning enables us to critically evaluate situations or subjects to make more educated decisions and develop a deeper understanding. References American Intercontinental University TM. (2005). The Importance of Lifelong Learning. Retrieved January 12, 2017, from Career Pointers: http://info.aiuonline.edu/aiuzine/issue31/theme1.asp Brookfield, S. D. (2006). The Skillful Teacher on Technique, Trust and Responsiveness (2nd ed.). San Fransisco: Jossey-Bass. Brown, B. (2003). Teaching Style vs. Learning Style. Myths and Realities. Columbus, OH, USA. Martin, N. (2015, May 29). Grow as you go: The Importance of Lifelong learning. Retrieved January 12, 2017, from Pick the Brain. Grow Yourself: https://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/grow-go-importance- lifelong-learning/ Mayberry, M. (2015, May 1). Why you should strive to be a lifelong learner. Retrieved January 12, 2017, from Entrepreneur Middle East: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/245696 Tracey, B. (2001-2017). Discover the Importance of Lifelong learning. Retrieved January 12, 2017, from Brian Tracey International: http://www.briantracy.com/blog/personal- success/expand-your-mind-importance-of-lifelong- learning-and-continuous-education/ |
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The Importance of Accreditation6 January 2017
The article about the threat of Laurentian University losing their accreditation made me think that they were a bit reckless in maintaining the necessary accreditation requirements. Why did they have to wait until they were threatened with loosing their accreditation? They should have hired the required personnel as the student numbers were growing.
Accreditation of programs is there for a reason – to ensure quality assurance and quality improvement and has a lot of work involved. The quality of a program has to be documented extensively with supporting evidence. Accreditation teams investigate the authenticity of these reports and search for areas that need improvement. Accrediting commissions interview representatives from the Institution to address any concerns that arose during the investigations. Useful Articles about accreditation elements A Quick Reference Guide to Accreditation: Basic Elements of Accreditation Explained Preserving Public Trust: Accreditation and Human Research Participant Protection Programs. |
Lecturing creatively8 January 2017
Lecturing is an important part of teaching. It could be good or bad - just like any other teaching method. It is the responsibility of the educator to become creative. In the past lectures were in general teacher centered. Changing lectures to be student centered allows the students to actively participate in the lecture and allow them to communicate, collaborate, work in teams and learn from each other. It is essential to personalize lectures with real experiences that students can relate to. Questioning can be used to encourage student participation spark their interest. Student feedback can be used effectively to change the lecture format. Don’t be afraid to try new ways of doing things!
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Brookfield on Resistance to learning2 January 2017
Resistance is normal! Brookfield discusses student’s resistance to learning. I believe all people have a resistance to anything that is unfamiliar. I just completed a Master’s degree in Leading Innovation and Change. We learnt that all people resist change. Interesting that Brookfield identify the basis of resistance to learning as “fear of change”. Some of the resistance could be “frustrations, anxieties, and cruelties students have suffered before they arrive in our class” (Brookfield, 2006 p.12)
When you get to know your students, their interests and learn why they are taking your course, you might be able to determine some root causes for the resistance to learning. Some of the reasons could be poor self-image as learners, fear of the unknown, disjunction of teaching and learning styles or apparent irrelevance of the learning activity (to name a few). By developing a better understanding of this resistance, we can develop strategies to address some of the causes and use different teaching strategies to engage the student. References: Brookfield, S. D. (2006). The Skillful Teacher on Technique, Trust and Responsiveness (2nd ed.). San Fransisco: Jossey-Bass. |
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In his book, The Skillful Teacher, Brookfield (2006) implies that skilful teaching is a variable process and not portray personality types or behaviours. The three core assumptions are:
Brookfield, S.D. (2006) The skillful teacher: On technique, trust, and responsiveness in the classroom (2nd ed.). San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass. |
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23 December 2016
Teachers should create a challenging and nurturing environment for their students. They should be enthusiastic about what they teach. This is reflected greatly in their attitudes and actions. I consider the following attributes to be the most essential:
Be professional and ethical in every aspect – Brookfield (2006) claims that teachers encounter ethical issues on a regular basis. As teachers, we set examples to our students. Respect for students. Students should feel confident and safe to express their feelings and learn to respect and listen to others. Be accessible, enthusiastic and caring. Be empathetic. Students should feel confident to go to the teacher with any problems at any time. Set high expectations for all students - students generally deliver work according to what is expected of them. Set the bar high. Develop a reflective practice and be flexible – It is important to be aware what is working and what is not in the lesson and be flexible when a lesson isn’t working. Present materials in different ways to capture the attention of the students make sure they understand the key concepts. Be a good listener - Students should feel that each person’s ideas and opinions are valued. Be yourself - Be authentic - Be True to yourself! ReferencesBrookfield, S. D. (2006). The Skillful Teacher on Technique, Trust and Responsiveness (2nd ed.). San Fransisco: Jossey-Bass. Meer, S. (2016, September 15). Top 7 Characteristics and Qualities of a Good Teacher. Retrieved December 23, 2016, from Owlcation: https://owlcation.com/academia/Characteristics-Of-A-Good-Teacher Strauss, V. (2011, June 17). The 12 qualities great teachers share. Retrieved December 23, 2016, from The Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/post/the-12-qualities-great-teachers-share/2011/06/13/AGL64fTH_blog.html?utm_term=.a5e75c9b819f |
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