Skills Education

How does the brain work in the learning process? Neuromythology or helpful hints? 

There are many theories about how we learn - not all are based in learning science:

❌ Different "learning styles" 

❌ Right brain / left brain

✔️ Social networks

✔️ Interactions with information

What we do know is at a neurobiological level, the actual learning process is the same for everyone. No-one can learn for a person; and how much can be taught is up to the person and their attitude toward learning. 

As facilitators, how do we capitalise on learning principles and theory to successfully deliver to students with various preferences for information intake?

This introductory session talks about the following:

• Difference between learning theories, learning principles and the learning process

• What's debunked and what's scientifically proven about learning

• Importance of knowing how to learn – making the core skill of learning explicit for students 

• What some of the biggest issues are when it comes to "getting students to learn"

• Role of motivation, curiosity and fear in learning

• How we can leverage our knowledge of brain function to support learner progress

It also touches on issues that arise when you throw use of technology into the mix!

As trainers, the psychology of learning is important in our practice for a number of reasons:

1. By understanding how our brains work and how we process information, we can develop more effective learning strategies and programs tailored to the needs of individual learners

2. The psychology of learning helps us to identify factors that can interfere with learning and then, to develop interventions that can help learners overcome those barriers.

3. By understanding how people learn, we can create learning environments that are motivating and challenging - resulting in more engaging and effective learning experiences.  

Come away with ideas on ways to:

• Support learners in building their learning confidence 

• Foster learner engagement

• Maximise use of learning principles to enable the learning process

More than ever the human element of learning interactions will come to the fore - in this session, get ideas for what we can do to ensure the focus remains on how we can support and facilitate learning!

Past Feedback:

Here's what others who watched this session had to say:

"I definitely connected with what was being said, especially the hidden curriculum. Many thanks!”

“The slideshow was really informative and underpinned Michelle’s fabulous presentation which covered many of my areas of interest. A valuable resource”

“Possibly the most interesting webinar I've been involved with this year”

“This was mostly (to me) a 'door opener' to many more questions and exposure to actual practical strategies to use with struggling learners”

“What a great session! Lots to take in and consider”

"Fantastic session thank you Michelle!! I looooooove this 'stuff'"

"Thank you Michelle - this was very interesting and thought provoking"

"Engaging and very informative session!"