The study and research I have done on learning theories has
been instrumental in my understanding of all three strands that we are studying
as part of the MALT program. The
introduction of having to read a guy named John Dewey’s learning theories and
perspective really opened the door for an understanding into how educators (or
trainers,) can evolve their learning and teaching style. By evolve, I am referring to a hopeful swing
of teaching and instructional dynamic to incorporate different methods and
instructional techniques to facilitate learning.
Teachers, instructors, and trainers (or by any other title,)
are positions of great power. Power that
I fear is often not wielded prudently. I feel too often this
power of instruction is used for learning as well as the inculcation of a
political agenda or perspective that the instructor desires to create a
following perspective in the student.
This last point obviously steps away from learning and into
indoctrination.
Fortunately, my studies target learning, learning theory,
learning techniques, and instructional methods.
I feel like I am now becoming aware of an untouched treasure trove of
ways to aid learning and create more interest to those I train. The benefits of what I have learned have
already provided a wealth of curriculum development as well as positive insight
into what my students would like to see and learn (through survey answers,) for
changes to the way I/we teach courses.
Oh, and the title IS a reference to Primus. :)
Oh, and the title IS a reference to Primus. :)
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