In this presentation we will examine essential learning elements as they are elicited in a variety of instructional styles. Present (Expository) Question (Inquisitory) Problem-Based Learning Role Playing (Anchored Instruction) Active Learning (Generative) Collaborative

Let’s start with Expository instruction. Presentation (Expository) Here are our Essentials to good instruction.

In Expository instruction: Presentation (Expository) Motivation The essential element Discuss a reward or benefit of completing the learning/training. Present ways completing this course will help the learner directly. Is accomplished several ways. Presenters can:

In Expository instruction the information is delivered to the students, usually by lecture. Presentation (Expository)

In Inquisitory instruction: Question (Inquisitory) Motivation The essential element Ask what personal reward or benefit there is for completing the program. Ask how completing this course will help the learner directly. Is accomplished several ways. Instructors can:

In Inquisitory instruction the students are given a question to answer. Question (Inquisitory)

Now we go to Generative instruction. Active Learning (Generative) Motivation The essential element Give learners a partially worked out project and have them ‘repair’ it. Is accomplished several ways. Instructors can:

In Active or Generative Learning skills and new knowledge is put to use and gained through interaction. Active Learning (Generative)

Next we go to Collaborative instruction. Collaborative Motivation The essential element Have learners interview others in the class to find out what purpose they have for this instruction. Have learners note what they want to learn from this instruction and share it with others. Is accomplished several ways. Instructors can:

In Collaborative Learning students work together sharing knowledge and creating new knowledge and understandings. Collaborative

Next we go to Anchored instruction. Role Playing (Anchored Instruction) Motivation The essential element Have learner’s act out how things are before experiencing the instruction/training.. Have learner share how they think they as “role” will benefit from this instruction Is accomplished several ways. Instructors can:

In Role Playing or Anchored Instruction students work through situations playing different roles and problem solving as different characters or participants. Role Playing (Anchored Instruction)

Lastly, we look at Problem-Based Learning. Problem-Based Learning Motivation The essential element Have learners share problems they are experiencing that will be alleviated by this training/instruction. Present a list of problems that require the training/instruction as a means to solving the problem. Is accomplished several ways. Instructors can:

In Problem Based Learning students work to solve a problem or accomplish a project. Problem-Based Learning