Expert Learner

An expert learner can formulate plans and devise different strategies to use the available resources optimally so that the desired learning outcomes can be achieved. He possesses a prior knowledge and is able to relate that knowledge with the learning situations. He can regulate and monitor progress and modifies his tactics from time to time to adapt with the changing trends. 

Keeping in mind the list of characteristics that an expert learner must have, I possess a few of them like adaptable, flexible, self motivating, independent, and persistence and explore different ways and time management. Most of the characteristics are missing in me. In my opinion these characteristics are not inborn. They develop gradually throughout our life. It depends on culture, education system in which learning takes place, sincerity and determination and willingness to achieve. In my case, I learnt for sake of employment, better opportunities and most of the education I achieved was without any goal.

It seems quite difficult but it is not impossible to develop the required characteristics. The most important thing that I need to set up a certain goal or objective. The set goal will direct me in a right direction. It will enable me to find the resources available and use them optimally to achieve it.  The better way to develop this habit is to find out the limitations and tackling them with appropriate strategies. 

To sum up, the better way to learn is to set objectives, plan and set a time frame to achieve, seek resources, develop different strategies to use them optimally, review and monitor progress from time to time, change strategies and modify your techniques to follow the right path.

Prior Learning

I would like to mention the skills and knowledge that I expect my students to have prior to commencing G.D.T.E. Course

Skills:-

·         Must be working in a particular field. This course is designed for those who are practicing in a particular field and want to transfer to teaching field in their expertise area.  

·         Good command over English language. Teaching requires a lot of discussion, writing, reading and communication.

·         Interested in teaching. The student must have a passion for teaching as course requires enthusiasm for teaching.

·         Must be fond of reading. The main requirement of the course is research and supportive literature reading.

·         Should be able to relate his previous knowledge with teaching.

·         Must be qualified. He must have completed Masters in his field.

Assessment:-

·          English language test by making the potential students to write some task related to teaching and learning.

·         An aptitude test should be developed to know their interest for teaching.

·         They can be suggested to read some literature and task based on that should be assigned to the students.

Support:-

·         Discussion on different topics and maximum involvement of the students.

·         Assignments for developing those skills. They should be guided to complete certain tasks.

·         Tasks should follow the simple to complex method.

·         I will deliver the session with supportive material and try to follow the blended method of learning. Moreover online material will be given in the form of supportive articles, journals etc. One section will be added as summary that will include the  conclusion of the supportive material

·         Some guidelines or introductory points in the form slides should be given to them.

Accommodate:-

·         Those students who possess these skills, I would prefer to make them mentors for others.

·         They will be asked to present their presentation, conclusion of learning outcomes of each module.

·         They will be asked to help the teacher in preparing, delivering, observing and reflecting the learning process.