- A key element of action learning is distribution of leadership
- Action learning often takes the form of a "dialog of equals"- members of the group are assumed to have experience and knowledge and can reciprocally serve as "critical friends"
- While a facilitator is necessary, this person would serves as one of the "critical friends", not the "sage on the stage", this is a mediator and someone to keep the process moving
- As such, traditional "teacher" and "student" roles become less clear- all are teachers and all are students
- Action learning often takes the form of a "dialog of equals"- members of the group are assumed to have experience and knowledge and can reciprocally serve as "critical friends"
- While a facilitator is necessary, this person would serves as one of the "critical friends", not the "sage on the stage", this is a mediator and someone to keep the process moving
- As such, traditional "teacher" and "student" roles become less clear- all are teachers and all are students
Teaching Practice
Watch how one district uses action learning to improve instruction- note how administrators and teachers work together (as opposed to top-down directives). Try to imagine using a similar process in your classroom.
Traits of Effective Teachers and Learners in Action Learning:
-willing to DO (this is ACTION learning and the desired learning won't happen without the action)
- be open-minded to others ideas, LISTEN
- be creative problem-solvers
- allow yourself to challenge and be challenged
- be reflective
- change as necessary
- be open-minded to others ideas, LISTEN
- be creative problem-solvers
- allow yourself to challenge and be challenged
- be reflective
- change as necessary