The concept of double-loop learning is intriguing because it touches on the topic of constantly looking for new avenues to reach your destination. This is a unique way to approach small group discussion/interaction because it is not something we are all used to. We are taught our whole lives that "If at first you don't succeed....Try again", but it is not told whether if you fail the first time you should try a different approach.
For example this week in my fourth grade after school program class myself and a fellow teacher were teaching our third and fourth grade children the game charades. We demonstrated the rules and gave them a few pointers on the game in general, and then sat back and watched them. When they first started they froze in place when their initial attempt was unsuccessful, but as soon as we told them "It is not working! Try something else" they jumped at the chance and started to think outside of the box.
So by allowing the individuals (even though they are children) the opportunity to go at it themselves and figure out a way to address the problem (figuring out a way to display the topic) they overcame magnificently and are presumably better at the task.
I also think double-loop learning is a unique tactic to approach small groups, and individuals. It reminds me why teachers use different way to test students. One of my professors started noticing most of us did not do so well with multiple choice questions, so why not try some fill in the blank or essay questions, and to her surprise more students were improving. Students were getting an opportunity to improve their grades just by a change of technique of testing their gained knowledge.
ReplyDeleteDouble-loop learning is also good with sports and math. Using players and plays to learn some geometry!