Learning Design Fundamentals
Effective learning design is the goal of teachers and trainers, to optimise the learning experience, creating an engaging and rich learning environment. There are many components that contribute to effective learning design and therefore, following a systematic process can ensure a coherent learning plan and outcome. The following recommendations are my 8 top tips for effective learning design. 1. Purpose In order to plan effective learning, it is important to have a clear understanding of the Purpose of the learning experience, programme or intervention being delivered. Clarity of this purpose is an often overlooked aspect. For instance, it may seem obvious that you have some knowledge that you need your learners to obtain, and so construct a plan of how to transmit the knowledge from your head to theirs. However, having a clear understanding of how the learner will use and apply the knowledge, what its’ utility is and in what context it will be used, in addition to knowled...