Twenty-fifth International Conference on Learning

Abstract

How do we identify our most valuable resources in a time of austerity, to deliver quality education for the development of inquiring minds? Building student capacity to think critically and inquisitively, builds a level of creativity and self determination that will prepare our students for a modern workplace that is defined by technological advances. However, in contrast to these advances, the modern workplace is also influenced by measures of austerity and at times, social turbulence. This is why students and teachers need to be fully immersed in MELT, to develop a student’s sense of self efficacy and self empowerment to enable them to maximise the use of their available resources in creative ways, despite the ‘real-world’ challenges that they may face. This workshop will present an evidence-based, adaptable and transferrable MELT framework for the design of learning activities that build on the concept of discovery learning. The different aspects of the MELT framework will be expanded upon through cross-disciplinary exemplars to enable participants to unpack the criteria of each facet . Participants in this workshop will be able to select one of their current learning and teaching approaches and re-develop associated learning activities to align with the University of Adelaide’s MELT framework. A key aspect of this activity will be the creative utilisation of existing resources to provide a more engaging learning experience for students. Participants will then work in teams to receive feedback on their newly re-designed approaches through a collegial and peer reviewed approach.