From the research gathered, a list of 25 learning methodologies has emerged. Through them, we can reap the following benefits:
A key approach to nurturing a strong love of learning is the educator’s selection of methodologies.
Research highlights that the brain can grow synapses – a process known as synaptogenesis – which is specific to varied learning experiences.
Using diverse learning methodologies exposes learners to varied experiences that ultimately can increase learner agency and support the skills that can encourage self-determined learning.
A brief synopsis of each learning methodology.
New teaching methodologies are changing the educational environments around the world and driving better academic performance among students. Below we share a quick overview of the main innovative approaches that educators have forged over the last few years and that every 21st century teacher should be acquainted with.
They are facilitated by educators and designed to be learner-led, with support provided through mentorship and coaching. They encourage learner autonomy by cultivating the habitual skills of self-determined learning. Learner-led learning encourages an environment of discovery, innovation, and learning from mistakes by failing-forward. It provides learners with a higher sense of agency and purpose.
However, in the current context of the pandemic and the upheaval this has caused to traditional education, one of the biggest benefits of the trans-disciplinary and diversified methodological approach, has to be the ability to offer a broad and flexible range of evaluative approaches to learning, which include peer to peer evaluation, 360 reviews and other continuous evaluation methods as adopted in real world professional contexts.
Multi-skills approach to learning
Diverse learning methodologies create a multi-skills approach to learning and encourage learners to explore tasks using wide-ranging, high order skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, teamwork, creativity, collaboration, digital literacy and communication.
