Sunday, April 22, 2012

Final Reflection


The course has allowed me to delve in deeper to “how” I seem to prefer to learn, or how I can learn in the best manner. The course provided me with the knowledge and vocabulary to discuss learning processes better. Also, it was based upon the historical progression of the theories regarding learning processes which was very interesting to understand.

The class discussions on the learning theories were probably the most surprising. Reading about other class mates’ experiences in the classroom and how they believed learning should be presented. It was great to get more external perspectives, especially in areas that I am not familiar with. Such as a class room with non-adult learners, interesting to see how people present new material to various audiences.

What I have learned so far will greatly enhance the material I prepare for instruction in my training courses. Mostly because I was able to really understand that there are various ways of presenting new information that needs to most effectively touch upon several different types of learners. I gained some great ideas in regards to the actual presentation and delivery of new information. I enjoyed sharing in the discussions and hopefully bringing about a different perspectives for others as well.

Online learning is not the easiest for me, I tend to do better in a more social and immediate response environment. I like to read the others in the classroom and feel that it’s been a challenge to only know my fellow classmates through their written discussions. Would be really great if these courses began to incorporate a live session, via web cams and a scheduled class time. The personal interaction and details of the classroom I believe enhance the experience and make the material more memorable. However, seeing as there are limitations to online learning for now, I feel this class was very educational and enjoyable in its format.

Completing this course takes me one step closer to the MS in Instructional Design and Technology. I am pursuing this course to enhance the career path I have chosen as a trainer and coach. I believe this course has added to the personal and professional experiences already accumulated and allowed me to become better and building the curriculum necessary for instruction.

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