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The Transformational Teacher through Excellence in Teaching - An Exploration of Visualization, Experiential and Active Learning Strategy Approaches in Andragogy : The Transformational Teacher through Excellence in Teaching - An Exploration of Visualization, Experiential and Active Learning Strategy Approaches in Andragogy Prof. M John Associate Professor & Head The Oxford College of Business Management The Oxford Group of Institutions, Bangalore, India

The Transformational Teacher through Excellence in Teaching - An Exploration of Visualization, Experiential and Active Learning Strategy Approaches in Andragogy : The Transformational Teacher through Excellence in Teaching - An Exploration of Visualization, Experiential and Active Learning Strategy Approaches in Andragogy Objectives Teachers remain focused on a straightforward lecturing style that is directed towards direct dissemination of knowledge. As a result, an educated workforce is visible but is not productively employable. Transformational and innovative teaching methods are the ways forward. This paper examines how institutions could change innovatively even entrepreneurially, using Andragogy.

The Transformational Teacher through Excellence in Teaching - An Exploration of Visualization, Experiential and Active Learning Strategy Approaches in Andragogy. : The Transformational Teacher through Excellence in Teaching - An Exploration of Visualization, Experiential and Active Learning Strategy Approaches in Andragogy. Contents Transformation – The Andragogy Approach Transformational Teaching– Active Learning Strategies Transformational Teaching - Experiential Approach Transformative Learning Theory Transformative Teaching Strategies Guided Imagery or Visualization Conclusion

The Transformational Teacher through Excellence in Teaching - An Exploration of Visualization, Experiential and Active Learning Strategy Approaches in Andragogy. : The Transformational Teacher through Excellence in Teaching - An Exploration of Visualization, Experiential and Active Learning Strategy Approaches in Andragogy. Transformation – The Andragogy Approach The domination of traditional lecturing methods Technology remains underutilized Most teachers still distanced from an experiential approach Rise of educated workforce but are they employable? Innovative teaching methods for transformation Andragogy developed by Malcolm Knowles Dissatisfaction among adult learners with Pedagogy How adults learn and how best they learn New learning society – environment requires andragogy

Slide 5 : Transformation – The Andragogy Approach The learning approach in andragogy involves – Sensing an issue or problem Reflecting on it to attain insight Trying to conceptualize and analyze it Then testing one’s understanding of the issue Adults differ in their preferences for these learning modes and thus in their strengths. Those whose strengths lie in abstract conceptualization learn best from teachers who emphasize theory and analysis Those whose expertise is experimentation learn best from projects The reflective observers like to learn in a disengaged fashion Those whose strength is in learning from experience learn best from discussions with colleagues when working on a problem

Slide 6 : Transformation – the Andragogy approach A mixture of Learning styles Different learning styles require different types of learning experiences Pedagogy ignores the difference among learners.

Slide 7 : Transformation – The Andragogy approach Adults tend to learn only what they feel needs to be learnt They learn by doing and focus on problems which they can relate to their experience Pedagogy does not consider these to be important The thrust of andragogy is towards learner – centered, problem – focussed experiential learning Transformation in teaching and learning becomes a reality due to the effectiveness of andragogy The greatest strength that andragogy has is in its workshops We will have to keep learning across our lifetimes to keep up with the changes. The importance of learning how to learn is now evident.

Slide 8 : Transformational Teaching – Active Learning Strategies Strategically designed class activities Workshops, presentations, case studies, outbound programs, visual and aural events such as movie based shows and discussions, debates and roleplays

Slide 9 : Facets of Active Learning Strategies Students engage in more than just passive listening Students participate in activities There is less emphasis on information transmission and greater emphasis on developing employability skills There is greater emphasis on exploration of attitudes and values Motivation is increased Students involved in Higher order thinking (analysis, synthesis, evaluation) But active learning strategies do not seem to be the final solution Need to deepen the level at which our students integrate learning material. This is where transformational teaching makes a deep impact.

Slide 10 : Transformational teaching – Experiential approach Goes beyond passive lecturing Goes beyond active learning Promotes positive changes in students’ lives Teachers are conceptualized as change agents

Slide 11 : Transformative Learning theory Elegantly simple Through some event an individual becomes aware of holding a limiting or distorted view A critical examination leads to a change in the individual’s view Transforms a part of how the individual makes a meaning out of the world Critical reflection , a means by which we work through our beliefs and assumptions Assessing their validity in the light of new experiences or knowledge

Slide 12 : Transformative Learning Theory Promoting transformation through an activating event Articulating assumptions Critical self reflection Open to alternative viewpoints Engaging in discourse Revising assumptions Acting on revisions, behaving, talking and thinking, congruent with the transformed assumptions or perspectives

Slide 13 : Visualisation or Guided Imagery Having a picture in one’s head! Thoughts have a direct influence on the way students feel and behave Imagination is like a spirited , powerful horse Visualisation can be used to harness the energy of the imagination! When a student transforms his or her assumptions , new ways of thinking - it is a magical moment in teaching.

Slide 14 : Concluding Comments The range of opportunities and transformative possibilities for learning at all levels are immense. The challenge here, is to integrate visualization, experiential learning and action learning strategies innovatively! The challenges posed by such a participatory, global andragogy based learning will threaten established pedagogical orders and practices. The pressing question is how educational institutions self–consciously embed these new andragogical applications and approaches.

: The Transformational Teacher thus becomes real. Thank you. Questions ? Contact me at monoojohn@yahoo.co.uk Mob:9538219756 Direct : 080 30266308 The Oxford College of Business Management The Oxford Group of Institutions, Bangalore