Balancing teaching activities with learning activities to improve learner outcomes
Thursday 27 August 2026 | 12pm AEST | Presented by Allison Miller
“Give a man a fish, he’ll eat for a day; teach him how to fish and he’ll eat forever”
As VET educators, we face the ongoing challenge of balancing the need to deliver essential information with the crucial task of ensuring our students can independently apply that knowledge.
The art of teaching learners how to 'fish' - to be self-directed, resourceful, and capable of solving real-world problems - is vital for vocational success.
This session dives into practical strategies for shifting the balance from content-heavy instruction (giving them the fish) to engaging, application-focused learning activities (teaching them how to fish).
You will discover how to design learning environments that foster:
- Active Learning: Techniques to move learners from passive recipients to active participants in their own education.
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Methods for structuring activities that build confidence and independence.
- Improved Learner Outcomes: Strategies that directly connect classroom activities to superior performance in the workplace.
Join to transform your approach and ensure your students are not just informed, but highly capable and work-ready.
