Literature
Whilst exploring ideas with regards to the establishing my professional practice, I have looked further into research elements that can either support or expand theories that I have within my field. One specific area that has helped me in my approach to my own learning and reflection and a theory that I studied within my QTLS is the varieties in types of learning styles that people can connect with.
VARK is a sensory model developed by Neil Fleming. It is an acronym for Visual (V), Aural (A), Read/Write (R), and Kinesthetic (K). (Ravenscroft, 2012)
To ensure variety within my study and explore all areas of my practice in as much depth as possible, I have endeavoured to explore the module through all the learning styles above. I believe that as a learner I can relate more to kinesthetic and visual learning styles, possibly due to the nature of my practice and the high level of physical activity it involves and visual elements within it. This may also be from learning styles used during my own training which I have absorbed and now respond well with.
Through commencing study on the BAPP ACI programme I have noticed that an area I naturally explore less is reading literature and books in relation to my study. Though I enjoy reading, prior to starting this programme I had limited access to any reading material, and often would revert to visuals such as TedTalks and watching performances, Aural such as Podcasts and discussion with peers and Kinesthetic from workshopping physical material and delivering classes.
Through the tasks in the module handbook I have challenged myself to broaden my understanding of literature available through Middlesex University. From our most recent twilight Skype session I had also been inspired from talking with other learners who were in different modules and listening to their discussion on finding literature to support them within their inquiries. Though I am aware I am at a different stage within the programme to these, I was inspired to exercise further exploration of literature that I could find from the Middlesex University online library and use this resource to benefit my study. I had initial difficulties with signing into the UniHub library, this was purely due to me not knowing my personal university email address which after a phone call to the distance learning support helpline I was able to rectify.
I have spent time going through the handbook and searching through the core and highly recommended learning materials, and exploring further into quotations that have been discussed within the handbook itself. This has also inspired me to type in key words of areas I am currently looking in an browse any literature I can find and absorb what is written. I have found this extremely useful and been able to discover more evidence and professional theories that either support my own exploration, or widen my thoughts within specific areas and give me inspiration to add to the discussion, particularly within the realm of ethics.
Specific materials that I have taken huge benefit from include;
Bibliography:
Ravenscroft, Andrew (2012), 21st Century Learning for 21st Century Skills, Springer
VARK is a sensory model developed by Neil Fleming. It is an acronym for Visual (V), Aural (A), Read/Write (R), and Kinesthetic (K). (Ravenscroft, 2012)
To ensure variety within my study and explore all areas of my practice in as much depth as possible, I have endeavoured to explore the module through all the learning styles above. I believe that as a learner I can relate more to kinesthetic and visual learning styles, possibly due to the nature of my practice and the high level of physical activity it involves and visual elements within it. This may also be from learning styles used during my own training which I have absorbed and now respond well with.
Through commencing study on the BAPP ACI programme I have noticed that an area I naturally explore less is reading literature and books in relation to my study. Though I enjoy reading, prior to starting this programme I had limited access to any reading material, and often would revert to visuals such as TedTalks and watching performances, Aural such as Podcasts and discussion with peers and Kinesthetic from workshopping physical material and delivering classes.
Through the tasks in the module handbook I have challenged myself to broaden my understanding of literature available through Middlesex University. From our most recent twilight Skype session I had also been inspired from talking with other learners who were in different modules and listening to their discussion on finding literature to support them within their inquiries. Though I am aware I am at a different stage within the programme to these, I was inspired to exercise further exploration of literature that I could find from the Middlesex University online library and use this resource to benefit my study. I had initial difficulties with signing into the UniHub library, this was purely due to me not knowing my personal university email address which after a phone call to the distance learning support helpline I was able to rectify.
I have spent time going through the handbook and searching through the core and highly recommended learning materials, and exploring further into quotations that have been discussed within the handbook itself. This has also inspired me to type in key words of areas I am currently looking in an browse any literature I can find and absorb what is written. I have found this extremely useful and been able to discover more evidence and professional theories that either support my own exploration, or widen my thoughts within specific areas and give me inspiration to add to the discussion, particularly within the realm of ethics.
Specific materials that I have taken huge benefit from include;
- Moon, J.A. (2004) A Handbook of Reflective and Experiential Learning: Theory and Practice. London: Routledge.
- MacIntyre, A. 1967 (2nd ed.) A Short History Of Ethics. London: Routledge
- DEWEY, J. 1997. How we think, Mineola, N.Y., Dover Publications.
- THARP, T. & REITER, M. 2006. The creative habit : learn it and use it for life : a practical guide, New York, Simon & Schuster.
All have been incredibly valuable within my study so far, and I would highly recommend anyone looking for some drive or inspiration to further and widen their thoughts and exploration to delve into the library resources to help them in their study.
Bibliography:
Ravenscroft, Andrew (2012), 21st Century Learning for 21st Century Skills, Springer
I think a lot of people will find this post very helpful. How did you review the reading material? I tried to read A handbook of reflection and experimental learning, but found it very difficult to read it off the screen. Just wondering if you had any tips? Many Thanks. Charlie
ReplyDeleteHey Charlie. Thank you for your comment. I found the same thing with regards to difficulty reading it on screen. I found it best to use the search tab at the top of the document and type in a key word of the topic I was currently thinking about, then find a chapter that discussed this idea and focus on that chapter specifically, as I was finding reading the entire books from beginning to end a bit overwhelming and concentrating on it in smaller sections easier to digest. Hope this helps.
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