Learner Centered Approaches I will be bringing to my safety training
- Active Learning
- Collaborative Learning
- Problem Based Learning
Active Learning
For Example – “Load Securement” – Safety Talk
The activities I would do to bring Active Learning to my safety training…
1. Questions: I would ask them how they secure a Cat to a lowbed trailer? What safety concerns we need to keep in mind while doing this? What are the steps in strapping a cat to the lowbed?
2. Demonstrate: I would have the learners load and bind a cat to a lowbed trailer. I would have them demonstrate how to use the binders and chains.
3. Brainstorm: How we could secure the load in a safer manner…get their ideas. we may need different chains and binders.. maybe certain trailers should only be used for certain equipment. Promote discussion.
Learning Outcomes – Active Learning
- Learner will demonstrate the safe way to “secure a load” using our binders and trailers under regular working conditions, according to the safe work procedure outlined in our Safety Manual of Valley Rock Construction.
- Learner will analyze the way they bind a load currently, under regular work conditions according the safe work procedures outlined in our Safety Manual of Valley Rock Construction.
- Learner will improve on load securement procedures by analyzing/demonstrating using the binders, tools and drop deck trailer, performing the safe work procedure according to the standards outlined in the Safety Manual of Valley Rock Construction.
Evaluation – Active Learning
Having learners demonstrate the task and use a checklist to make sure the Safe Work Procedure steps are followed and performed correctly
Improved Learning – Active Learning
Learners are PARTICIPATING and not just Listening. They can’t just tune you out they are forced to pay attention and get involved in the class. They are actively engaging in the learning process.
Collaborative Learning
For Example – Developing a new “Safe Work Procedure” for Load Securement with the new trailer – Safety Talk
The activities I would do to bring Collaborative Learning to my safety training…
1. Sharing experiences: Get the learners to talk about what other trailers and binding techniques in the past. Ask them to share any near missed or incidents that may have occurred while binding a load.
2. Debate – Pros/Cons: *of that style of trailers for certain equipment
*Procedures for loading & hauling
*Binder/Chain styles
Learning Outcome – Collaborative Learning
We will complete a new safe work procedure together using a current procedure and collaboration using the learners experience and knowledge, covering all the standards outlined in the Safety Manual of Valley Rock Construction
Evaluation – Collaborative Learning
Evaluate new work procedure against the old procedure, taking into account new issues brought up by the learners and following the mandates and criteria of a safe work procedure defined in the safety manual of Valley Rock Construction.
Improved Learning – Collaborative Learning
The learners will develop team player skills.
The learners will improve their critical thinking skills
Problem Based Learning
Example: What do you do if a wheel-loader loses power or has hesitation?-Safety Talk
The activities I would do to bring Problem Based Learning to my safety training…
1. Ask Questions: What do you check first when the loader loses power. What is the problem most of the time? What safety issues do you need to keep in mind when dealing with this problem?
2. Facilitate: After troubleshooting and finding the issue..How do you fix it.
3. Self assessment: Have the learners evaluate the situation and what they may do next time?
Learning Outcome – Problem Based Learning
Learner will establish the problem and correct the the operation of the loader by exploring possible problems and eliminating issues considering safety issues outlined in the Safety Manual of Valley Rock Construction.
Evaluation – Problem Based Learning
If the loader runs better…they accomplished the problem – Success
Improved Learning – Problem Based Learning
With Success – builds confidence
Learners -Develop flexible knowledge
-Effective problem solving skills
-Self directed learning abilities
Learner-Centered Teaching
I can Identify what the learners
-Know
-Past Experiences
-What they need to know
I then can focus my teaching to what the learners need
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