Action Learning From Andrew Clarke Refugee Assessment and Guidance Unit London Met. University

Action Learning Set cycle The participants take it in turn to present a topic which is an issue of challenge for them; The other participants ask open questions to help clarify what the issues are and to help the presenter identify options for action; The presenter decides on a course of action; At a meeting of the set usually 6 weeks later, progress on the planned action is reviewed

Action Learning is… Learning from yourself Learning from observing each other Reflection Taking Action

Action Learning isn’t … Therapy Quality Circles Advice sessions Cross Examination Showcasing Voyeurism  Solving Puzzles (Puzzles are problems with one right answer or solution)

Action Learning Other Models Participants knowledge, skills and understandings to be drawn out Learners are empty vessels to be filled by teacher or other participants Action Analysis Professional and personal Personal or professional Group Process Individual task Understanding Therapy

The Process Describing the issue (Max. 5 minutes) Pause (1 Minute) Reprise (30 seconds) Questioning but no ‘why’ questions (Max. 20 Minutes) Not advice Presenter explores options Presenter decides action Implement (between sessions) Review

Reg Revans on Action Learning http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bJ9RXkYPSU 7