Most organizations use an outdated model to provide education to its customers and team. They are victims to instructor-centered or expert-centered education. They follow a pedagogic model of education. Unfortunately, this greatly hinders active inquiry which is the basis for learning. Pedagogy: Instructor-Focused Education Pedagogy literally mans the art and science of educating children. It is often used as a synonym for teaching. Pedagogy embodies instructor-focused education and passive … [Read more...]
Lectures Are A Wimpy Model For Learning
I have reached my limit with well-educated-yet-stupidly-ignorant, egotistical, self-centered experts who believe lectures are the best way to learn. Lectures and listening are wimpy models for learning. The Myth Of Learning From Lectures Too many people believe the myth that listening to a lecture is the fastest way to learn. And too may well-intentioned speakers believe that talking to an audience is the best way to present. It's just wrong! It's inaccurate. And it's time to come out of the … [Read more...]
Uses And Abuses Of The Common Lecture
Few people agree about what makes a good lecture. It's like asking about what is good art or great music. Our personal tastes are all over the map. Some researchers have found that individuals want different and often conflicting things from a lecture. Since lectures will be evaluated and assessed at extremes of a rating scale, lecturers will do well if they please at least 50 percent of their audience. What A Lecture Is And Isn't Good For So what's the point? What are lectures good for … [Read more...]
