March Summary
I agree with Katelyn, in that March was a much more productive month in terms of collaboration. I am proud of the work we did in creation of our program design, and think that our evaluation by experienced adult educators confirms this sentiment. I feel as though we were able to merge our personal experiences well into formulating a program that compliments both our perspectives. We are going to work hard in putting the finishing touches on our group 'toolbox'. The other day I was presented with an organization that I knew very little about in hopes that they would incorporate our curriculum. Of course their first question was to ask how we would benefit their organization. I drew upon this recent experience of program design formulation to help sell our nonprofit by speaking directly to what we do well, but more importantly, having them sell themselves to me so that I could best implement our strengths into their organization. March was made easier for me personally due to having a less hectic personal life. I've finally settled into my new job, and have a more stable daily life without having to run around tying up loose ends. I think April is going to be a very fulfilling month as we work together to complete our group project.
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ReplyDeleteThe other day I was presented with an organization that I knew very little about in hopes that they would incorporate our curriculum. Of course their first question was to ask how we would benefit their organization. I drew upon this recent experience of program design formulation to help sell our nonprofit by speaking directly to what we do well, but more importantly, having them sell themselves to me so that I could best implement our strengths into their organization.
ReplyDelete------ This is an excellent idea, John!! You are using your "educational product" to influence the other organizations! Organizations do need a learning package of how to transform their employees' experience into explicit knowledge which can benefit the organizations.
Check the following video about how to integrate the workplace experience into structured training.
Informal Learning Strategies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7o3qaGj3OM
Here is a video about how organization can support learning in organizations:
The Importance of Learning in Organizations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUP4WcfNyAA
Bo
I found your monthly summary to be inspirational. It is a good example of what two people can do as a team. I like the Adam refers to the “group toolbox”. Adam, I hope that things go well in your new job and that you find it enjoyable. Good luck on bringing things together for the project demonstration.
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