VOC 1-4 topics for the group Freire:
What is learning through
discussion? What other methods can be used in vocational teaching?
VOC 1-4 session has held at 13-16 on 1.10.2013.
Unexpectedly, there were only two iVET room sessions arranged instead of three
due to other team members absent. First iVET room had relatively small members
(about 4 participants) than our iVET2 room (about 9 participants).
I expected that we,
4 members of Freire team in iVET2 room, needed to discuss about re-arranging
our tasks for this sudden situation, but it turned out that it was proceeded as
it planned which made at the beginning of the session. As a result, I did not
have a chance to teach but observed our team members’ performance. In my
opinion, this kind of unexpected experience was the hardest part of the game
that I had to learn how to adapt the situation as a part of my learning. As the
following 7 Principles of VET Methods described, I felt like there were always
hidden games in every situation of learning environment. I saw myself, I was
not so flexible enough to understand and react for the situation. By
my nature, I prefer to have well organized and relaxing learning situation
with equal opportunities.
When I searched information of what is learning through discussion? I have found that dialogue seems more effective communication method in group or organization to collaborate with people. When dialogue is practised with empathetic listening skills, they said that, it is possible to create a flow of meaning in an entire group so that some new understanding will emerge. This in turn will create a "shared meaning" in the group that serves as the glue or cement that will hold the group together. Is dialogue holding a key to improve human relationship?
When I searched information of what is learning through discussion? I have found that dialogue seems more effective communication method in group or organization to collaborate with people. When dialogue is practised with empathetic listening skills, they said that, it is possible to create a flow of meaning in an entire group so that some new understanding will emerge. This in turn will create a "shared meaning" in the group that serves as the glue or cement that will hold the group together. Is dialogue holding a key to improve human relationship?
Anyway,
I was quite disappointed about the session, because I did not have a chance to
execute the plan although I had put so much of my time and effort for the
teaching preparation. What made me worse was when I heard so much complains
from some of our team members about the Power Point material, which I was proud
of because with my effort it had developed into a new level comparing with the
preliminary version. After all, I was sick for many days after the
VOC1-4 session. Many doubts were occurred in my mind due to experiencing of the
negative sides of team play and discussion method. I have to go back to the
point of beginning of this iVET learning, ask questions how much we are far
away from the holistic way of teaching and learning, what cased these problems
and how to make it better. For me, it is the hardest part of the game of
learning, needed to be figured out continuously.
Here
is a well explained video about dialogue:
Effective
Communication - From Discussion to Dialogue for Win-Win Results
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