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

2. 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

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

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Reg Revans on Action Learning 7