Community Learning Development Resource Category 201
LEARNING MODELS AND ACTIVITIES
SUMMARY:
This resource provides a guide to the resources contained in the 201 category of resources, which are largely to do with an exploration of learning (and teaching) within the context of working with groups of people. This resource also identifies some potential learning outcomes for those using and learning with this category of resources.
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LEARNING MODELS AND ACTIVITIES The 201 Category Resource Guide |
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Notes for Readers and Trainers
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| 201 – 02 | Effective Communication Skills |
This resource the nature of communication between people as the
Transmission of ideas from one person to another. The communication process is explained.
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201 – 03
Listening skills – active listening – a key skill
Active listening is focusing your attention on words, actions and feelings. It is more than listening to just the content of an intended message – it is trying to understand what is behind the content – the full message and context.
201 – 04
Communication breakdown between individuals
The problems in communication between individuals come from the effects of a range of barriers – a number are identified. This resource 210-04 also looks at what makes for good communication.
201 – 05
Managing participation and learning in a group
This resource looks at informal and formal learning groups, recognising that learning is likely to occur in all group activities. An analysis of the the psychology of group behaviour is provided
| 201 – 06 | Group processes and group roles |
A summary of the processes, functions and roles within groups is provided together with a tabulation of named group roles by which group behaviours and individual roles and functions have been categorised..
201 – 07
Effective learning in groups
In this resource, what makes for effective group activity where participants learn from their involvement, is explored. Aspects of ‘holistic learning within groups are identified as are qualities which make for a good group facilitator.
201 – 08
A model of group development (Rowan 1986)
A life cycle of groups is presented together with ideas of what factors support the development and functions of a successful task group.
201 – 09
The value of working with small groups
Recognising that individual learning is subject to the processes of working together in groups. This resource explores the suitability of different sized group for different purposes and activities.
201 – 10Types of Learning Groups.
A selection of learning groups and their purposes are identified – to raise awareness of the variety of purposes that can be served best by the choice of particular groups and activities.
201 – 11
A teaching role for the capacity building worker
This resource recognises that we are able to perform as teachers, most frequently outside formal planned learning activities. Ideas about how to be a more effective teacher are identified, together with an analysis of how people learn best within taught situations.
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Choosing teaching methods
A range of teaching methods are identified.
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CLD Resource Category 201 LEARNING MODELS AND ACTIVITIES SUMMARY OF POTENTIAL LEARNING OUTCOMES |
- Workers will understand that they are naturally teachers and engage in teaching others.
- Workers have a practical understanding of working with groups of people, where learning is a core process.
- Workers can review their own understanding and development of skills in facilitating group work.
- Workers are interested in the behaviour of people in groups and how this enables them to support the development of those they work with
- Workers have a practical understanding that enables them to select appropriate teaching methods.