Learning Models: The New Classroom Law
Synopsis
This case flyer is suitable for teaching the concept of learning in Organizational Behavior course. Discussing about the changing ways of learning in recent times, the case flyer discusses various individual learning experiences. It deliberates on the four learning models – passive to active learning, peer-to-peer learning, researcher-teacher & learning and life-long learning – outlined in the accompanying article. The case flyer effectively discusses the concept of individual learning both in the classroom setting and in the organizational context. Deliberating on an important aspect of learning i.e., the attention span of an individual during a learning exercise, the case flyer deeply explains the new classroom methodology – LAW – Listening, Asking and Watching, as an effective classroom learning model.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- • Analyzing the various learning models and critically evaluating their pros and cons
- • Understanding and discussing the new classroom LAW
Positioning and Setting
The case flyer can be used in the following course:
- a) Human Resource Management – Training and Developing Employee
- b) Organizational Behavior – Foundations of Individual Behavior (Learning)
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During the Case Flyer Discussion in the Classroom
The discussion on the case flyer was conducted under two broad topics:..........
The flow of questions to be discussed in the classroom has been elaborated in Annexure (TN)-I: The Board Plan.
I. Learning Models
• The classroom discussion on the case flyer began with the first question of the case flyer where the participants were asked to recollect their learning experience in one of their most favorite subjects.
• The participants shared their varied experiences. Some of the reasons that the participants shared for a subject being one of their most favorite were:
a) Expected benefits of learning
b) Passion for the subject
c) The ease of learning the subject
d) The instructor i.e., the style of teaching of the instructor helped develop an interest in the subject, etc.
• This led to a discussion on the topic of self-learning vs guided learning. While all the participants had experienced guided learning, some of them had experienced self-learning as well.
• With respect to their individual learning experiences, the participants discussed topics such as the desire to share the learning from one’s favorite subject, their happiest learning experience, learning experience in the business school, importance of unlearning for learning, etc.
• To organize the findings of the discussion, the following matrix was introduced [Exhibit (TN)-I].
Exhibits
Exhibit (TN)-I:The Learning Experience
Exhibit (TN)-II: The New Classroom LAW