Learning, thinking and doing

How do we learn? Understanding how is the key to learning more effectively. This free course, Learning, thinking and doing, looks at the three main categories of theories: the acquisitive, constructivist and experiential models of learning. There is no right way to learn but developing an active approach will ensure that you are open to new ideas.

• Introduction
• Learning outcomes
• 1 Learning to learn
• 1 Learning to learn
• 1.1 Effective course study
• 1.2 Learning beyond course study
• 1.3 Reflection and course study
• 1.4 Defining reflection
• 1.5 Making the most of your reflections
• 1.6 Building on strengths
• 1.7 Conclusions
• 2 Learning to understand
• 2 Learning to understand
• 2.1 Different conceptions of learning
• 2.2 Memorising, understanding and doing
• 2.2.1 Memorising
• 2.2.2 Understanding
• 2.2.3 Doing
• 2.3 The learner's repertoire
• 2.4 Using a variety of methods for effective study
• 2.5 Back to your definition
• 3 Acquisitive learning
• 3 Acquisitive learning
• 3.1 The acquisitive model of learning
• 3.2 The constructivist model of learning
• 3.3 The experiential model of learning
• 3.4 Conclusion
• 4 Introduction to systems practice
• 4 Introduction to systems practice
• 4.1 What it means to be good at managing
• 4.2 New ways of thinking and acting: systems practice
• Conclusion
• References
• Acknowledgements