Energy and active learning Part 2

Energy and active learning Part 2

by amiddlet50

| active learning, Body Language, Co-operative pedagogy, energy, fitness, learner engagement, learning space, physicality, Presence, Syndicated, tiredness
March 14, 2020

In the previous post, I discussed the emotional energy involved in teaching in an active learning paradigm. Here, I will reflect on physical exertion entailed in teaching this way. Clearly, a lot of this comes down to the type of … Continue reading →
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Space, walking and non-verbal communications #activelearning

by amiddlet50

| active learning, belonging, Body Language, BYOD, Co-operative pedagogy, confrontation, conversation, empathy, incidental learning, learner engagement, learning space, learning walk, listening skills, non-formal learning, personal space, Serendipity, studio, studio-based learning, Syndicated, walking
January 25, 2020

Learning walks are valuable conversational spaces. They tend to be non-confrontational and, for me, epitomise co-operative learning. Not only do they feel familiar spaces exemplifying a networked paradigm as people move naturally between small groups through the course of semi-structured … Continue reading →
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