Vocational Teaching methods iVET 2013-2014 Ivet1-4 session by Group Freire 1.10.2013
Vocational Teaching Methods
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What is learning through discussion?
What other methods can be used in voational teaching?
Learning through discussion Based on Constructivism
Learning occurs as learners are actively involved in a process of meaning and knowledge construction as opposed to passively receiving information Dewey
Piaget
Goals of Constructivism learning Social & Communication Skills Problem Solving Skills
Collaboration Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Objectives of discussion • Help students learn: • To think in terms of the subject matter • To evaluate the logic of their own and others' positions • To become aware of and formulate problems using information gained from readings or lectures • Give students opportunities to formulate applications of principles • Use the resources of members of the group
How to prepare for group discussions? • Make a safe place • Have a clear objectives • Formulate and communicate your expectations of the students • Don’t fear silence • Set up the room for discussion • Provide positive feedback for participation • Show enthusiasm for the subject • Manage both process and content • Listen, learn, and adapt
Discussion Vs. Dialogue
Vocational Teaching Methods
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What is learning through discussion?
What other methods can be used in voational teaching?
What is Vocational Education and Training(VET)?
The aim of VET is • To improve the skills of the work force • To respond to skills needs in the world of work • To support lifelong learning
Students attend initial VET 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%
Technology &Transport
Culture
146 000 students/year attend initial vocational training in Finland
7 Principles of VET methods
HOW IS CONSTRUCTIVISM BEING APPLIED in VET? QB: High PBL & Low Contextual
P B L d e g r e e
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Simulations Progressive Problem Solving Process Drama Research Problems
QA: High PBL & High Contextual
• Co-investigations, Codevelopment, and Colearning project • Internship QC: Low PBL & High Contextual
QD: Low PBL & Low Contextual
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Isolated Hands-on Activities Thematic Projects
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Contextual degree
Eposodic Fieds Trips Service Learning Procedual Learning
Categories of VET and corresponding learning methods
Source of information •
Constructivism methods: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constructivist_teaching_methods
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Constructivism Theory video: http://ed.ted.com/on/5z0ICv2H
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Constructivism based types of learning approaches:
http://www.google.fi/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=5&ved=0CFUQFjAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.calpro-online.org%
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Suggestions for Leading Small-group Discussions http://www.celt.iastate.edu/teaching/small_group.html
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Discussion vs. Dialogue http://www.allthingsworkplace.com/2009/02/discussion-or-dialogue-theres-a-difference.html
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Teaching tips on leading classroom discussion You Tube video: http://youtu.be/T_BANRJZedU
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Vocational Education http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vocational_education
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Vocational Education and Training in Finland http://www.minedu.fi/OPM/Koulutus/ammatillinen_koulutus/?lang=en
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How to teach vocational Education http://www.skillsdevelopment.org/PDF/How-to-teach-vocational-education.pdf
Thank you from group Freire
Kiitos!