1. A ‘Situational learnership model’ and the role of technology in directing and supporting learning
APT Conference 2014, Greenwich
Professor Barbara Dexter
Bucks New University

2. This session Situational leadership theory*: 5 minute intro
Interactive session: 25 minutes, covering
Situational learnership: how does SLT transfer?
4 stages of SLT: discussions around each and the role of technology
Use and limitations of model
*ref Blanchard, K. H., Zirgarmi, P. and Zirgarmi, D., (1987) Leadership and the :01ne Minute Manager, Glasgow, Fontana/Collins (NB ‘Situational Leadership II’ diagram on p. 68)

4. Directing How can technology help at this stage? Educator
Selects/ directs
Instructs/ informs
Lectures
Explains/ tells/ shows
Makes links
Sets goals
Learner
Receives (watches/ listens)
Absorbs
Notes
Asks qs
Repeats
How can technology help at this stage?

5. Coaching How can technology help at this stage? Learner Educator
Discusses
Asks qs
Tries out under supervision
Explores
Adopts/ adapts
Perseveres
Educator
Informs/ reminds
Orchestrates/ prompts
Discusses
Facilitates
Checks progress and understanding
Gives formative feedback
Is highly available
How can technology help at this stage?

6. Supporting How can technology help at this stage? Educator
Reminds/ nudges
Encourages
Discusses
Responds
Evaluates
Gives feedback and praise
Shares
Is around for the learner
Learner
Absorbs
Tries out/ imagines
Perseveres
Asks for help
Reviews/ distils
Adopts/ adapts
Becomes more independent
How can technology help at this stage?

7. Delegating How can technology help at this stage? Educator
Checks progress
Gives summative feedback/ praise/ ideas
Responds/ shares
Signposts further opportunities and linkages
Is there when needed
Learner
Takes initiative
Makes links
Explores/ reasons/ reviews
Creates/ plans
Works independently/ inter-dependently
Is a confident and competent learner
How can technology help at this stage?

8. Thank you for your participation Any further questions. Barbara
Thank you for your participation Any further questions?