T3AET4-1
In this tutorial you will learn:
- The rationale and benefits of group learning
- That we learn a lot by watching and listening to others
- About group dynamics and the impact of this, and group size, on learning
Table of Contents
- Tutorial Video
- Reading Materials
- Laser Learning reading text
- ‘What group dynamics can teach us about classroom learning’ by Maryellen Weimer on the Facility Focus website
- Find and read your organisation’s ‘Safeguarding’ and ‘Equality and Diversity’ policies and procedures.
- ‘Barriers to Learning and Development’ from Thutong, the South African Education Portal
- ‘Tuckman forming storming norming performing model’ from the Business Balls website
- ‘What are the benefits of group work’ from the Eberly Centre at Carnegie Mellon University
- ‘Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers in Education and Training - England produced by The Education and Training Foundation
- ‘Initial Guidance for Users of the Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers in Education and Training - England produced by The Education and Training Foundation
- ‘The Award in Education and Training (Further Education and Skills)’ by Ann Gravells published by Learning Matters 2014
- Presentation
- Good Practice Example
- Watch ‘Ann Gravells (3) The teaching, learning and assessment cycle - Part 3 Facilitating Learning’ produced by Ann Gravells. Watch ‘UDL: Reducing Barriers to Learning’ produced by Brandy Antonio.
- Watch ‘Ann Gravells (3) The teaching, learning and assessment cycle - Part 3 Facilitating Learning’ produced by Ann Gravells. Watch ‘UDL: Reducing Barriers to Learning’ produced by Brandy Antonio.
- Interactive Quiz
- Evidence Opportunities
- Extended Learning
- ‘Facilitating Group Learning: Strategies for success with diverse adult learners’ written by George Lakey, published by Jossey-Bass 2010. NB This book should be available from libraries.
- ‘Tips for new teachers and trainers’ by Ann Gravells. This article offers tips and links to helpful websites.
- CIPD ‘Learning and development report 2015’. The CIPD does an annual survey on learning and development.
- This article on ‘Maslow’s hierarchy of needs’ is from the Business Balls website, and looks at the theory that each of us is motivated by needs, and that each need should be satisfied in turn.
- ‘Equality and Diversity for Academics: The legal Framework England & Wales’ is produced by the Equality Challenge Unit and it sets out the legal situation for academics working in England and Wales. If you are not in these two countries, find the equivalent document for your home nation.
- Think And Challenge
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