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Activity 20
The Learner Support

In your teams, deliver one component of your session plan with considerations on the
following:

1. Facilitator etiquette
2. Communication
3. 3 and 4 step model of demonstration
4. It must include a diagnostic and formative assessment

2.6 - Truths and Myths about Learning

Activity 21
Reasons People Learn

Individually, complete the table below:

# Statement Truth or Myth

1 Learning is about acquiring knowledge Truth Myth

2 Learning is evidenced by a relatively permanent change Truth Myth
in behaviour or performance

3 Learning is being able to adapt and apply knowledge Truth Myth
and skills to novel situations
4 Learning usually involves a mind-set shift Truth Myth

5 People learn best when being told a lot of information Truth Myth

6 People learn best when they have a chance to practise Truth Myth

7 People learn best when they are involved in their own Truth Myth
learning

8 Learning is a direct result of teaching Truth Myth
9 People like to learn and problem solve in different ways Truth Myth

10 People learn best in a supportive climate Truth Myth

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