4 Responses

1. why “energiser”….

   can I ask why you use the term "energiser" here; it suggests that you have specific parameters for the activity, is this correct?

   Rus

2. Energiser to demonstrate a learning theory

   The only parameter really would be time, I would like the activity to be a chance for learners to discover for themselves how a particular learning theory works. This would ideally be no more than 5 – 10 minutes duration.

3. experiential learning

   go to http://www.coach-and-courses.com

   go to the downloadable resources page

   scroll down to the "Knot Exercise"

   download it and see if it will work for you

   Good luck

   Rus

    

4. Theorists & Paradigms

   Hi

   This exercise might work 

   Divide the group into groups of 4 – 6. Give each group a pad of large size post-it-notes and marker pens (a different colour for each group). Explain that we all have different preferences about the Adult Learning Environment, for example: Fun and humour; Hands on practice; etc. etc.  Ask them in their groups to discuss and list as many factors as they can think of, one per post-it-note. Allow about 5 minutes. After 5 minutes and just before you stop the exercise attach the following paradigm headings on flipchart paper around the room. 

    

   Behaviourism:

   B.F. Skinner, Ivan Pavlov et al

    

   Cognitivism:  

   Gagne, Briggs, Wager, J Bruner et al

    

   Constructivism:

   Vygotsky, Piaget, Dewey, Bruner et al

    

   Humanism:

   Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers, Malcolm Knowles et al

    

   Ask the groups to take their post-it-notes and stick them under the appropriate heading, allow up to 5 minutes. Question/correct any errors or misconceptions and open up into a discussion.

    

   Additional alternative:  You could facilitate and praise one group above the others and see whether they produce better results (Skinner/Pavlov)

    

   Angela

    

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