Powerful Learning, Powerful Leadership, Part 2

One of the main points we see from both Daniel Pink and George Couros is that learners experience more powerful learning if they have a sense of purpose when it comes to learning. Intrinsic value motivates us far more than most incentives. Simply providing a grade or token reward won't provide real meaning. To gain a sense of "autonomy, mastery, and purpose", learners should be allowed to choose direction and to apply their unique experiences to their learning.

As a designer, I help my faculty or my trainees to find those chances to help enhance learning beyond simple regurgitation of information. For this practicum, we are having our trainees improve their ACTUAL courses they are teaching. They get actual, tangible worth form this. Most of their assignments are to build things. They are applying immediately, but choosing their content and style as they go. We are refining something that they value, that they feel proud of and will have stake in. Additionally, this course provides a certification which proves their sense of mastery.