Organizational learning

Longstreet and Shane (1993) view the hidden curriculum as “the kinds of learning children derive from the very nature and organizational design of the public school, as well as from the behaviours and attitudes of teachers and administrators” (pg. 46). The term, ‘hidden curriculum’ was coined by sociologist Phillip Jackson in 1968, but the concept of hidden…

In Part III, Senge discussed in detail the four core disciplines for building the learning organization: personal mastery, mental models, shared vision and team learning. As to personal mastery, Senge emphasized that the primary asset of organizations is people and that their potential needs can be tapped to the advantage of the organization. Personal mastery is about continuously learning to live creatively rather than reactively and recognizing where one is going and why. Thus, people with…

Lesson Plan The Total Quality Management (TQM) training plan comprises of a two-day instructor-led training class followed by an online computer-based learning (CBL) module, and an online certification exam. The instructor-led training class allows for ample lecturing and multi-media presentations to maximize the dissemination of information, followed by question and answer sessions, self-assessments, and group participation to maximize learner practice and feedback. This quizzes and…

The Honors College Program at UIC gives students the chance to further develop and implement their knowledge and principles. If given the opportunity to join this community, I intend to make the best of the learning environment by contributing my organizational skills, dedication, and enthusiasm. I am extremely optimistic that the Honors College will help to fulfill my dream of becoming a….. Dedicating myself towards scholastic excellence will be my top priority at the Honors College. This…

Statement of Interest I am second year doctoral candidate with social justice focus in higher education and with great enthusiasm I am applying for a Resident Manager position. It would be pleasure to utilize my experience with community development and skills regarding interpersonal communication to contribute to the family housing office. My communication skills are highly developed; I possess cross-cultural fluency and have worked with diverse groups of people. My multi-cultural background…

Examples of Inquiry Based Learning Inquiry based learning is based on research that shows that when students select intellectual activities, they are more creative, positive and independent. Inquiry-based learning provides more opportunities for students to develop problem coping, solving and researching skills. Inquiry Planning Student planning is the first phase of the inquiring-learning process. Students must understand that the primary purpose of inquiry-based learning projects is to…

Students might need someone to explain the topic in a different manner than their teacher. The club can turn the aimless hours after school into productive learning time, and a time to build connections with other children in the club. In addition, the main aim for homework clubs is that they help students get into good work habits and develop organizational skills. School topics vary in difficulty, so students may need a little extra one-on-one…

What skills do you have that can add value to gener8tor/gBETA? Three ways that that I can add value to gener8tor/gBETA are with my organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. One asset that I possess that can add value to gener8tor/gBETA is my ability to organize. I developed these organizational skills during my time spent as a Chef at a restaurant. I was 16 years old and had no kitchen experience when I was put into this role. This situation pushed me outside of my comfort zone,…

that appeals to their unique learning ability. It is also the teacher’s responsibility to guide the students in such a way that they can successfully explore concepts with one another, in other words collaborate with one another. During my time observing a first grade classroom at Model Laboratory School, I was able to witness successful student collaboration facilitated by the teacher. In the classroom in which I was…

Pedagogy and Andragogy: Approaches to Instruction and Learning “A good teacher, like a good entertainer first must hold his audience’s attention, then he can teach his lesson.” – John Henrik Clarke. No organization can survive or continue to be successful without investing in and developing their most important resource which is their employees. No matter what economic sector an organization operates in, it is dependent upon the skills, efficiency and commitment of its employees to…