Subtopic 2.1: Theories of learning

Subtopic 2.1: Theories and influences on learning

2.1 Explain the terms "personal and professional development" and "continuing professional development"​

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2.2 Differentiate between two theories of learning including Kolb's experiential learning cycle and Honey and Mumford learning styles theory

TASK 3: Report (4 members MAX)​

2.1 Explain the terms "personal and professional development" and "continuing professional development"

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2.2 Differentiate between two theories of learning including Kolb's experiential learning cycle and Honey

and Mumford learning styles theory

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2.3 Recognize that learning is influenced by several factors

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​​2.4 List the factors that influence learning as previous learning and experiences, specific learning need, formal versus informal learning, time, learning style, learning environment, access to resources, attitude and self- discipline, aspirations and motivation, priorities, health, responsibilities and relationships and give an example of each

Open Ended

Think about your " Personal Development" , Give one example that describe it.

Open Ended

Now.. Think about your " Professional Development" , Give one example that describe it.

​PPD: Personal and Professional Development

​When it comes to personal and professional development you can’t have one without the other. You have to work on both ends at the same time. This is because the effort you give on one end can draw energy from the other.

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Personal and professional development involves ensuring your knowledge and understanding of your area of expertise for your career is always at the highest possible level. It is the acquisition of skills and knowledge for career advancement, but it also includes an element of personal development.

​Activity 2: Group of 2 only (5mins)

Briefly explain what do we mean by "Continuing professional development"

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Multiple Select

What Type of learner do you think you are ?

• Visual (Seeing)

• Auditory (Hearing)

• Kinaesthetic (Movement)

• Tactile (Touching/feeling)

Video 1

Experiential Learning: How We All Learn Naturally

Activity 4 (Individual application )

What and Who has influenced your learning though your life path so far? Write as many points you can think of in (5 minutes)

Open Ended

What and Who has influenced your learning though your life path so far? Write as many points you can think of in (3 minutes)

Video 2

Theories of Learning : Kolb's experiential learning cycle and Honey and Mumford learning styles theory

Multiple Choice

Which of the below is not considered as part of Kolb's learning cycle?

• Analyze

• Construct

• Experiment

• Reflect

Video 3

Honey and Mumford Learning Theory

Honey and Mumford learning Theory

Multiple Select

What are the different learners that Honey and Mumford described?

• Activists

• Reflectors

• Pragmatists

• Theorists

​Group Work Activity (4 Max - 15 mins)

​​Group 1 - Group 2

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Refer to Kolb's experiential learning cycle.

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​Describe How to apply this type of learning by ONE example.

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​​Group 3 - Group 4

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Refer to Honey and Mumford learning cycle.

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​Describe How to apply this type of learning by ONE example.

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