My ideas and strategies for flexible learning fit in with my organisation.
The Otago Polytechnic Strategy Document states that “Otago Polytechnic is a “learner centred organisation” that “inspires and builds capability”” (Strategy 2008 – 2012 Document, Otago Polytechnic). My strategies approach the learners with this vision at the core. Through students having control of their learning and through their utilisation of computers and online resources, they will learn through experiential processes and will be encouraged to record their learning and pass this onto others. This building capacity is very much centralised on the learner.
The Otago Polytechnic Charter states that:
“Our focus is on learner centred learning. We strive to ensure that the quality of our programmes, the way we deliver them, and our management of services and systems are driven by the needs of our learners, their employers and their communities. We strive to provide learners with an environment that challenges, excites and motivates them to gain the qualifications and skills that are sought after by employers.” (Otago Polytechnic Charter 2006-2010, Otago Polytechnic).
Very much the strategies that I have identified will challenge, excite and motivate the learners. They will be encouraged to reflect on their learning and apply it in such a way that they achieve a deeper understanding of the concepts.
Otago Polytechnic Charter 2006-2010, Otago Polytechnic. Retrieved 18 June 2011 from http://www.otagopolytechnic.ac.nz/fileadmin/Corporate/PDFs/About/Otago_Polytechnic_Charter_2006-2010_.pdf
Strategy 2008 – 2012 Document, Otago Polytechnic. Retrieved 20 August 2010 from: http://moodle.op.ac.nz/file.php/66/Strategy_2008-2012.pdf
Good work Hamish. How do you intend to measure whether "the strategies that I have identified will challenge, excite and motivate the learners"?
ReplyDeleteMy advice is to do this early on, and involve the students in helping you design some of the strategies, and evaluate their success formatively - rather than waiting until the end of the course - an action research approach to evaluation can work quite well or at the very least have a plan to collect feedback as you trial the strategies (formative evaluation). Talk to me if you need any assistance with this. I am happy to advise.