Understanding Learning in Fieldwork T Y LEE Fieldwork

Understanding Learning in Fieldwork T. Y, LEE Fieldwork Coordinator (BSW) City University of Hong Kong Understanding Learning (16)

What learning is (Reay, 1994; Smith, 1982: 34 -37) 4 Why do I need to know about learning? 4 What are the generally accepted observations about learning that are clearly relevant to understanding field instruction and learning? 4 What are the key factors of learning psychology? 4 What are the components of learning? Understanding Learning (16) 2

Generally accepted observations about learning 4 Learning is a continuous process. 4 We are all hunger for learning. 4 Learning comes from doing. Understanding Learning (16) 3

Key factors of learning psychology 4 1. Motivation 4 2. Relevance to personal interest and choice 4 3. Clear goals and objectives 4 4. Practice and learning by doing 4 5. Self-checking on progress (providing feedback) 4 6. Freedom to make mistake? 4 7. Freedom to learn in their own time, at Understanding Learning (16) their own pace? 4

Components of learning 4 1. Knowledge (Cognitive): Concepts, facts, procedures. 4 2. Skills (Motor or Psycho-motor): Doing 4 3. Attitude (Affective): Feeling 4 Only when you can do something can you actually claim to understand how it is done. Understanding Learning (16) 5

The stages of learning 1 41. Unconscious incompetence – Unaware of the complexity and detail of their learning goals Understanding Learning (16) 6

The stages of learning 2 4 2. Conscious incompetence – The need to change – The need for encouragement – The need for aims and objectives – The need to see the benefit (motivation) – The need to own the situation (feel fully involved) Understanding Learning (16) 7

The stages of learning 3 4 3. Conscious competence – You can perform a task but you are still at the stage where you have to make a conscious effort if you are to achieve the required standard. Understanding Learning (16) 8

The stages of learning 4 4 4. Unconscious competence – You don’t have to consciously review the core parts of your learning each time you do something. regular supervision, support and advice. – But you still need Understanding Learning (16) 9

Why you don’t learn 4 1. Lack of motivation 4 2. Unsuitable work environment (Psycho- social) 4 3. Inappropriate subject matter (Relevance) 4 4. Past experience (Bad habits) 4 5. Self-image 4 6. Inadequate study skills 4 7. Poor memory (ability to practice, Understanding Learning (16) 10 concentrate; suppression)

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Enabling yourself to learn 41. The importance of motivation 42. Four Initial motivators 1 -4 43. Five Continuous motivators 1 -5 Understanding Learning (16) 15

Four Initial motivators 41. New Challenging 42. The way to succeed 43. Personal recommendation 44. A way of filling time Understanding Learning (16) 16

Five Continuous motivators 4 1. Passing the course 4 2. Self-assurance (Recognition and esteem) 4 3. Getting a good grade or promotion 4 4. Improved performance 4 5. Instructional design (objectives-driven with regular assessment of learner progress) Understanding Learning (16) 17

Learning patterns in fieldwork 4 Intellectual (thinking) 4 Intuitive (feeling) 4 Experiential (doing) Understanding Learning (16) 18

The end of this part. Do you want to know something about the three different types of learners? Understanding Learning (16)