Key Teaching & Learning Strategies

Decision Making Trees

On Line

Demonstrations

genus. arborius ‘don’t ask me again’

What are the Learner Types thesestrategies will appeal to?

1. Reflective LearnersIntuitive LearnersVisual LearnersVerbal LearnersSequential Learners

2. Active LearnersSensing LearnersIntuitive LearnersVisual LearnersVerbal LearnersSequential LearnersGlobal Learners

Collaboration between Learners

Mostly during class time

Access to the Learning Tools during class time will help facilitate collaboration

Learner Activities which utilisethese strategies

Utilising the decision making tree to prepare a birdbath to become a water

immersed mosaic

Use of online demonstrations in class-beginners attempting their first ‘independent’ mosaic grouting.

Engaging the Learner and Assessing Effectiveness of Learning

Learner Skills Required- reading- pc skills

Supporting the Learners- in class data pro review : how to use the decision making tree

- most on-line demonstrations are a recap of class learning

- one-on-one class demonstrations - will complement the learning process- allow individual mentoring by the trainer- allow trainer assessment of learner techniques

- handouts to support out of class work

Developing this Strategy Further

Trainer skills required:

1. Planning & Organising information

2. Developing appopriate demonstration and decision making scenarios

3. Practical problem solving skills

4. Communication skills

5. Ability to develop the demonstrations and publish them online using appropriate technologies (may be outsourced)