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  • 21st September, 2021

Effective learning and learners.

Effective learning is An Effective learner
an activity of construction is active and strategic
handled with (or in the context of) others  is skilled in collaboration
driven by learner agency takes responsibility for their learning
the monitoring and review of the
effectiveness of approaches and strategies
for the goals and context
understands her/his learning and plans,
monitors, and reflects on their learning



Ten features of effective learning

In co-constructivist classrooms the following are present;

  1. The focus is on learning not on teaching; reciprocal teaching occurs – teachers are viewed as learners and pupils as teachers.
  2. All participants identify joint goals, plan activities and group tasks that require interdependence while allowing for individual responsibility.
  3. The pace is appropriate to the learning.
  4. Language focuses on learning and meta-learning.
  5. Learning is connected across all contexts; boundaries are permeated.
  6. Learners construct their own questions, help each other develop their ideas through investigation, research, oral history and presentations.
  7. Learning is seen as dialogue.
  8. Learning is seen as holistic involving social and emotional as well as cognitive aspects.
  9. The idea of a learning community is fostered through goals, tasks, activities and social structures.
  10. There are many different sources to challenge the learners' thinking and take their learning forward

Source: Carnell and Lodge, 2002, p. 39

Effective learning outcomes

  1. Deepened and more connected knowledge
  2. Higher-order skills, strategies, and approaches
  3. A wider range of learning strategies
  4. Action towards greater complexity and more learning
  5. Positive emotions, excitement, enthusiasm towards learning
  6. Greater affiliation to learning
  7. Enhanced sense of self
  8. The developed vision of future self as a learner
  9. More sense of connection with others and greater facility in learning with others
  10. Personal significance and change

These outcomes are necessary for people to remain active learners throughout their lives, enabling learners to approach new and unfamiliar situations and challenges with confidence and excitement.

Reflection task: Can you think of a learner who you think is an effective learner?

What characteristics make this person an effective learner in your opinion?

Let see your answers on the comment section.

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