Week 1....

A REFLECTION FROM WEEK 1 

 

2 things about me:

 

1.  I was an accountant

2.  I moved to Rockhampton to pursue the GDLT study internally.

 

Who cares?  TEACHERS!

 

I had no idea until I read this weeks materials, but those 2 statements alone share SO much about my learning style. 

 

I decided to complete the Felder & Solomon Learning Style Inventory....how accurate can it be right? 

 





 

Let's look at my strong preferences:

• Sensing v Intuitive
• Visual v Verbal
• Sequential v Global

Now how does that relate to being an accountant? 

• Sensing - like facts, well established methods, patient with details, comfortable with mathematical formulas, good at memorising facts, practical, routine, links to the "real world"
• Visual - use diagrams, flow charts and visual aids to reflect ideas, colour coding
• Sequential - understand linear, logical steps, sometimes struggle to see the "big picture"

 

Wendy mentioned in the Week 1 overview that the materials have been structured in a way that both sequential AND global learners' needs are met...LUCKY! 

 

Learning Theories

 

I included the second statement about me as a link to talk about learning styles. 

 

I am a strong believer in Social Constructivism.  So much so that I relocated from Townsville to Rockhampton to be physically present in a learning community where through social interactions and face-to-face tutorials I can learn how to become the best teacher I can possibly be.   

 

 

I believe that "learning" is a state within an individual (the light bulb has to switch on internally).

 

It can happen externally, but does she REALLY get it? 

 

We may well have access to a multitude of resources and have information anywhere, anytime but it is how we process the information (through Behaviourism, Cognitism or Social Constructivism theories) that facilitates true understanding/comprehension/learning.  I don't believe Connectivism is a theory but more a way to support "learning" in an information gathering context. 

 

 

Food for thought....

 



Below is a photo of my favourite artwork I have hanging on a wall at home.  I bought it from a local artist on a recent holiday to China.  As he explained, the painting reflects his interpretation of the famous quote by ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius:

"When there are 3 people walking, my teacher is bound to be among them"

 

 

Social Constructivism or Connectivism? ..............