Communication and Learners
Unit 2 Certificate to teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector
Theory assessment level 4
Introduction
Within this assignment I intend to research the following four points: * Negotiating with learners (1a) * Inclusive learning (1b) * Integrating functional skills (1c) * Communication (1d)
Much of my research was carried out online and I have included my written research notes and sources. Teacher net (2010) says “Adopting an approach to your teaching which draws on research and evidence should help you in reviewing and developing your practice”. With this in mind I considered Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs motivational model which we often refer to in teaching, although the original model was designed as a business motivational tool.
Maslow claims that needs 1-4 are deficiency motivators and are generally satisfied in order when the previous need is fully or partially satisfied (Businessballs, 2010). If the lower level needs of the model are met then I can begin to help the learner gain the top level and realise their own potential however, in order to help others reach this level I must first achieve this myself, by researching I am furthering my own knowledge and developing myself on an ongoing basis.
1a - Negotiating With Learners – 753 words
Gravells and Simpson state that “Initial assessment of you learner’s skills, knowledge and preferred learning styles should take place before you begin teaching the programme content.” (Gravells & Simpson, 2010, P17). Here they are saying ‘before the program content’, so an initial assessment is valid even if it is at the beginning of the session itself. I do however slightly disagree with the necessity to always know the learners preferred learning style from the outset. If we accept that learners are different then we must accept that we will be teaching learners during each session with differing learning styles, and must therefore accommodate those differing styles. I usually do not get
Theory assessment level 4
Introduction
Within this assignment I intend to research the following four points: * Negotiating with learners (1a) * Inclusive learning (1b) * Integrating functional skills (1c) * Communication (1d)
Much of my research was carried out online and I have included my written research notes and sources. Teacher net (2010) says “Adopting an approach to your teaching which draws on research and evidence should help you in reviewing and developing your practice”. With this in mind I considered Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs motivational model which we often refer to in teaching, although the original model was designed as a business motivational tool.
Maslow claims that needs 1-4 are deficiency motivators and are generally satisfied in order when the previous need is fully or partially satisfied (Businessballs, 2010). If the lower level needs of the model are met then I can begin to help the learner gain the top level and realise their own potential however, in order to help others reach this level I must first achieve this myself, by researching I am furthering my own knowledge and developing myself on an ongoing basis.
1a - Negotiating With Learners – 753 words
Gravells and Simpson state that “Initial assessment of you learner’s skills, knowledge and preferred learning styles should take place before you begin teaching the programme content.” (Gravells & Simpson, 2010, P17). Here they are saying ‘before the program content’, so an initial assessment is valid even if it is at the beginning of the session itself. I do however slightly disagree with the necessity to always know the learners preferred learning style from the outset. If we accept that learners are different then we must accept that we will be teaching learners during each session with differing learning styles, and must therefore accommodate those differing styles. I usually do not get