After reading Andria's review of Chapter 7 on self-directed learning,
I thought I should jump ahead also since I am currently designing an
online version of Strategic Communication for graduate adult learners.
The
chapter outlines the cycle of self-directed learning and suggests
educational strategies for each phase. Strategic Communication is about
interpersonal skills. Emotional intelligence (EQ) is a corner stone of
interpersonal skills development (how to manage self and how one handles
relationships with others). Effective (strategic) communication then
becomes a channel in establishing and managing relationships.
As
it turns out, the processes for developing EQ (for example
self-awareness and self-management) are similar to metacognitive
activities described in the book.I also found a couple of studies
suggesting that student blogs can help develop metacognition. In the
design of the course I have one early writing assignment using a blog. I
think I will expand this into a weekly assignment where students
reflect on their performance using the metacognitive cycle. This would
allow me to interact with each student where I can monitor and suggest
strategies to the student recommended by the book.
The course will be delivered in the next term so I have time to make adjustments in the design. Should be interesting...
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