23-27 April Reflection: How Cycle 1 Survey Created Cycle 2 and a Better Course

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23-27 April Reflection: Reflecting back on Cycle 1 and Cycle 2:

Solid changes are supposed to be made for the next class (late May) as a direct result of feedback from Cycle 1 and 2 surveys and contributions listed in “Lessons Learned” documentation.  The course administration followed for Cycle 2 class, will remain the standard way we now train new students.  Researcher provided an excel document working with other personnel from various disciplines detailing 1) What we do well, 2) What went badly, and 3) Where we can improve.

This was a direct work artifact that listed bullets for each item as compiled via Cycle 1, 1.75, and 2 surveys.

Fallout from Cycle 1 – what became the change introduced for Cycle 2 course: 

Collaborative time between experts in the class was appreciated, BUT – some of the students inadvertently had their attention (and thus; training objectives) diverted as they worked to aide others’ training.

Some student training was negatively impacted by pushy students pushing their own agendas onto other students.  Those other students felt they lost training opportunities through the first two to three days of a five day course.  This was due to lack of positive collaboration (where participants are respected for their expertise) and instead largely resembled: I lead, you DO.  This was a classroom dynamic that was unforeseen, with behavior demonstrated that hadn’t been seen by instructors (reflecting on prior classes).