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LEARNING PODS
What is a learning pod?
A learning pod is a group of staff who volunteer to engage in a structured process to facilitate their own learning and development.
How do learning pods work?
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Staff are offered an opportunity to voluntarily join a learning pod
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The learning pod commits to meeting on a regular basis, e.g. once a fortnight, once a month
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At learning pod sessions staff identify barriers and enablers to work performance and share ideas and strategies to overcome barriers and enhance enablers.
What are the benefits of learning pods for staff?
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Members can clearly see the connection between what they learn and how it applies in the workplace
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Members can take ownership of their own learning requirements
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Members will belong to a support network among peers.
What are the benefits of learning pods for organisations?
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It is a cost effective staff development process
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It is a highly bespoke learning process for staff specifically focused on the organisation in which they work
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It can lead to enhanced staff performance.
How is a learning pod set up?
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An experienced facilitator is engaged to “sell” the learning pod concept to staff
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The facilitator runs the initial learning pod sessions with group members
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The facilitator trains pod members how to run learning pod meetings
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The facilitator hands over the role of facilitator to a learning pod member
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The facilitator evaluates the effectiveness of the learning pod meetings on a scheduled basis.
If you have any questions relating to the learning pods please see contact details below!
Contact this guy
Go old school, pick up the phone and ring Michael Luke Collins:
Mobile 00 353 (0) 87 638 7643
Office 00 353 (0) 1 811 9504
Go ancient school, send a letter to:
Michael Luke Collins
Cognitio House
Blanchardstown Village
Dublin 15
Ireland