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Facilitated Learning Facilitated learning is an approach derived from the
model of action learning pioneered by Professor Reg Revans (1982). It can be
defined as a strategy by which people learn with and from each other as they
attempt to identify and then implement solutions to their problems or
developmental issues. In Research Learning Circles the action learning model is adapted to academic research. Each participant's project is to complete a thesis. This involves a number of tasks, including completing assignments, reviewing literature, collecting and analysing data, writing and re-writing drafts and collating the thesis. Members of a Research Learning Circle may come from different disciplines and Faculties, and use different approaches to study, inquiry and research. A learning circle facilitator is allocated to each research learning circle. The facilitator assists the set to develop autonomous functioning in content (the problems dealt with) and in process (how problem are solved and how learning occurs) in the circle. The circle facilitator focuses on process more than content.A learning circle coordinator maintains contact between participants in each research learning circle, attends to issues and quality control, and helps to grow a wider learning community. Reference
Revans, R. (1982). The Origins and Growth of Action Learning. Bikley: Chartwewll-Bratt. This page last updated 21 March, 2006 (Ian Hughes)
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