Tool kit and Presentations

Hello all,
So today was very intesive. First we went to the gymnasium at the Furnival building and we discussed the structure of the tool kit. Then we went to the computer labs and created our powerpoint presentation which we will present next Friday during the conference. It was difficult to communicate since we were a lot of people with diverse ideas and opinions.However, everyone explained his/her own idea so we could undrstand each other and include everyone's opinion.
See you all at Hendon tomorrow...

Hello all,
We had an amazing weekend ranging from shopping, site-seeing, clubbing and doing my assignment... Today we are back at the barn to continue developing the tool kit.

Alex...last time you commented on my blog about the learning theories. I think that a mixture of learning theories need to be in place to be able to learn. However, cognitive and experimental theories are the most two theories that I find useful during my clinical placements. This is because first I learn through observation (ie cognitive) and then I do some hands-on practice (ie experimental). I agree with you when saying that learning theories are chosen according to a number of factors such as the type of subject and the lecturer...

Introduction

Hello... we are already during our 4th day of this exchange programme. Wow time really flies by!!! So basically on the last three days we settled some basic things such as the Oyster card and the aims, objectives and outcomes. We got to know each other through the presentations and discussions, and I must say that we have a variety of cultures, characters, opinions and personalities which are unique to our birth place.
This morning we were given the task to identify which definition best explains the learning theory. This was a good idea because I learnt about all the different learing theories by doing an interactive exercise which makes it more interesting for me. The theories gave me thorough insight in learning. As Caroline said this morning, the vast majority of learning usually involves a diversity of learning theories and not just one. I truly agree with her because one theory over-rides and amalgamates with another.
After we were divided into groups and this gave us the opportunity to truly understand the different methods of teaching amongst all the four countries. Despite our diversity we have similar problems and common attitudes towards the mentoring system.