Module 1. How do learners learn?

This module intends to help gain a more in depth understanding of the learner and how they learn. This helps both learners and teachers identify strategies to incorporate in their learning practice and curriculum design.

Learners will be able to gain appreciation of:

• Adult learning theories and how learning is different in learners with experience
• Self Determination Theory and how to cultivate internal motivation
• Cognitive Load Theory and how not to overload the learner’s brain capacity
• Experiential Learning and its benefits
• Mindset, how it affects teaching and learning and how to help foster a Growth Mindset
• Meaningful Learning and how learning is situated
• Metacognition and how it can improve learning
• The Professional Learner and how to continuously develop