How do we learn? Understanding how is the key to learning more effectively. This free course, Learning, thinking and doing, looks at the three main categories of theories: the acquisitive, constructivist and experiential models of learning. There is no right way to learn but developing an active approach will ensure that you are open to new ideas.
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Description
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
- Assess personal learning styles and capabilities, using a learning file in which to record progress
- Describe the main definitions of learning as a process, and the role played by memorising, understanding and doing
- Explain the three main categories of theories about learning, namely the acquisitive, constructivist and experiential models of learning
- Discuss the main conceptions of managing as an activity, and how systems thinking and practice benefit from learning by experience.
Course Curriculum
- Introduction 00:10:00
- Learning outcomes 00:10:00
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- Learning to learn 00:10:00
- Effective course study 00:15:00
- Learning beyond course study 00:15:00
- Reflection and course study 00:15:00
- Defining reflection 00:15:00
- Making the most of your reflections 00:20:00
- Building on strengths 00:30:00
- Conclusions 00:15:00
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- Learning to understand 00:05:00
- Different conceptions of learning 00:30:00
- Memorising, understanding and doing 00:10:00
- Memorising 00:15:00
- Understanding 00:15:00
- Doing 00:15:00
- The learner’s repertoire 00:20:00
- Using a variety of methods for effective study 00:10:00
- Back to your definition 00:15:00
- Acquisitive learning 00:05:00
- The acquisitive model of learning 00:25:00
- The constructivist model of learning 00:20:00
- The experiential model of learning 00:30:00
- Conclusion 00:20:00
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