Arizona State University- Application Essay
Briefly describe an activity or practice you have implemented that reflects your philosophy of education as it relates to your current professional or educational setting.
Overall, my learning philosophy is to paint a picture, show- do not just tell, and to make training engaging for the audience. One method I have employed in my trainings and presentations to foster engagement is to create personal connections to the presenters and encourage the learner to reflect on what we are saying and how it applies directly to their own job or life.
Here is a quick video about my learning philosophy that I put together for the Instructional Design Models course that I took in 2020: https://youtu.be/yUgD8BJME3k.
There is always a place for stoic and formal training, but I have found that making the sessions a little more casual in our presentation style has led learners to relax and engage with us more by asking questions, sharing stories, and giving feedback. When I say we are casual, I mean the presenters will feed off each other’s energy by encouraging laughter, sharing true stories about our subject matter, and even finding touching or funny videos to keep the learners surprised and energetic throughout the sessions.
This has led to great feedback from the learners, with some even proclaiming their sessions as “the most fun I have had while learning as an adult!”
