Before this exercise we spoke about
- Adult learning - e.g. that learners choose to be there, interest driven
- Leaners often as adults have prior experiences and are not 'an empty vessel'
- Value of games and practical exercises
- Motivation - teacher and learner
- Being organised - preparation, resources, agenda, purpose, timing
- Nuturing environment e.g. it's OK to make mistakes, importance of flexibility, being kind
- Value of small group and peer learning
- Environment e.g. windows, 'OK to make mistakes', allow questions
- Feedback on learning
How did you assist your learner to feel comfortable?
How do you know that the learner 'got it'?
What are some things that assist learning?
What are some things that detract from the learning?
What have you learnt from engaging in a tiny teach?
Your learners did not choose the learning topic - what are the implications of this?
Look forward to reading your comments and insights.
21 comments:
I felt really comfortable teaching Christie and Kylie how to make a picture slideshow. The girls seemed really interested in learning - their enthusiasm was encouraging and in turn made me more interested in teaching them. I know they understood because they asked questions whenever they didn't. By engaging in this tiny teach, I learned how to give step-by-step instructions.
I fount the tiny teach process really effective and fairly easy to demonstrate. I felt comfortable with working with the student I was teaching. Although next time I would choose a student who did not know anything about the topic of choice.
It was good teaching lisa how to make a paper aeroplane it was a simple design which was basic but effective, I learned how to give basic instructions. Lisa seemed interested
I liked tiny teaching because I knew what i needed to do and explaining it was easy. I learnt i may need to clarify understanding more and think about the process in more detail before i start talking, just to be slightly more thorough.
I enjoyed the learning and the teaching It's comfortable to do it with a peer, you learn a lot even while you're the teacher
It was good to teach Stuart how to take pictures on his mobile phone. I assisted Stuart by taking a picture by showing him how to take it then he had a go at it then we showed each other how to delete picture.. Stuart seemed very interested. i found from doing a practice tiny teach how someone can follow steps.
I knew that the learner 'got it' because they were able to demonstrate the learning independently and indicated that they felt confident in the exercise through their body language. The noisy environment and distraction of the internet detracted from the learning.
It was fairly straight forward to teach someone something. It also helped that i had a great student to teach. I think the important thing is to check that the person you are teaching understands what you have taught them. By asking them and also getting them to have a go on their own without your assistance.
I really enjoyed the tiny teach session in today's class. I had the pleasure of teaching Sylvie how to register for Earth Hour on the internet. Her feedback was positive and she thought it was a great way to raise awareness around the controversial topic of Global Warming.
I really appreciate the value in peer learning. It provides an informal learning environment and really reflects the unique and special qualities that we all have.
Jen taught me how to use the bluetooth photo thing on a mobile phone. She was very good, positive warm and engaging. Well done jen.
I felt very comfortable teaching Nicola about the ipod. That it takes time to use a new device and your not always going to know how to use it the first go. Nicola picked it up so quickly how to use the ipod as Nicola showed it back to me. That it takes time and patients and practise to learn and use a new device. It is easy to know how to use a new thing if you are showed how to do it and you have instructions.
my tiny teach with katrina went very well...she has learned how to purchase a cd online directly from a record company and I have learned how to play patience
linda j
I really liked the one on one, face to face method. I found I could ask as many questions as I needed to without feeling as if I was interrupting other people. I found that Linda was very attentive and keen to learn. We used humour (nothing unusual) to make it more comfortable
I loved the tiny teach. The teaching for sure, but also being taught. Lise taught me how to make a origami boat, with patience and humour and empathy when I stuffed up.
I found my tiny teach fun to do but to due to my hand fuction it was a little difficult. I enjoyed the lesson of making basket. Karou was very helpful and patient. I enjoyed the origami thank you Karou
I really enjoyed learning sign language from Kylie because I have been wanting to learn it for long time. The interest in learning topic motivated learner to participate in learning a lot. I taught how to do ORIGAMI to Kylie. I gave her demonstration and tip to how to do it and also gave her material to practice so that I could see she got it or not. I learnt that it is very important to ensure learner's understanding step by step in teaching
Hi Philipa, we had podcasting for a lesson today. I enjoy the lesson but didnt enjoy the technology for a change
I enjoyed showing Rachael how to cast a fishing rod.
Only wish it had been out on the water somewhere!
I got alot out of my tiny teach on ipods from Rachael and can now navigate around mine better. Thanks Rach.
The tiny teach activity gave me a chance to utilise my communication skills. I also enjoyed being taught by Emma and learning some interesting things from Sam. I think this is a positive process for all students as it allows us to be apart of the "teaching" analogy.
Claudia did a great tiny teach on manual handling. There was some great info and a practical demonstration on lifting. I felt good having someone show me ways to look after myself while manual handling at work. Cludia was a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable teacher. She had done a lot of research.
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