The Individual Learner
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The Individual Learner
By
Vincent Kelly
Contents
Introduction…………………………………………………………………4
Critique……………………………………………………………………...5
Conclusion………………………………………………………………….10
References…………………………………………………………………..11
“Helping” is an active process by which you enable and encourage learners to take more control over their own lives.
The Individual Learner (2009, p. 10).
Introduction
The author is conducting a course on the needs and welfare of people with disabilities. It has been noticed that a couple of the learners have become disengaged in the group and have handed in their assignments late. The author has arranged a meeting with all of the students on a one to one basis to find out how they are progressing and to assist them in any difficulties that they may have. They have been assured that anything said in the meeting is confidential and some have agreed to be filmed as they have the full trust in the author and footage will only be used for use by the learner or the author. The learner that is present in this meeting is a lady by the name of Trish who works for the HSE West. The author believes that there may be a problem and hopes that he may be able to help in some way.
The author hopes that in this meeting he has the core values of a skilled helper, and displays the following skills; attending active listening, facilitative helping and authorative helping as mentioned in the module The Individual Learner (2009). These core values have helped the author to recognise that there may be a problem, and secondly sincerely hopes that he can help Trish with her problem if one arises.
Critique
The author and learner hope that from watching the footage that they can resolve any problems that may arise in the meeting if not all ready solved. Also by reviewing the meeting, can further analyse what was discussed and how it was perceived and portrayed on both sides. The author would like to be able...
By
Vincent Kelly
Contents
Introduction…………………………………………………………………4
Critique……………………………………………………………………...5
Conclusion………………………………………………………………….10
References…………………………………………………………………..11
“Helping” is an active process by which you enable and encourage learners to take more control over their own lives.
The Individual Learner (2009, p. 10).
Introduction
The author is conducting a course on the needs and welfare of people with disabilities. It has been noticed that a couple of the learners have become disengaged in the group and have handed in their assignments late. The author has arranged a meeting with all of the students on a one to one basis to find out how they are progressing and to assist them in any difficulties that they may have. They have been assured that anything said in the meeting is confidential and some have agreed to be filmed as they have the full trust in the author and footage will only be used for use by the learner or the author. The learner that is present in this meeting is a lady by the name of Trish who works for the HSE West. The author believes that there may be a problem and hopes that he may be able to help in some way.
The author hopes that in this meeting he has the core values of a skilled helper, and displays the following skills; attending active listening, facilitative helping and authorative helping as mentioned in the module The Individual Learner (2009). These core values have helped the author to recognise that there may be a problem, and secondly sincerely hopes that he can help Trish with her problem if one arises.
Critique
The author and learner hope that from watching the footage that they can resolve any problems that may arise in the meeting if not all ready solved. Also by reviewing the meeting, can further analyse what was discussed and how it was perceived and portrayed on both sides. The author would like to be able...