The engaged learner

I read recently that 69% of adults of all ages in London are bored! I have no idea of how scientific the survey was that led to this startling conclusion, or the statistical reliability of the analysis. But let’s run with it for a moment.

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Nigel Paine’s top tips for keeping students engaged in their learning:

• Making the process as exciting as possible

  • We endeavour to make our gapfillers exercises as engaging as possible

• Ensuring that the learning can be implemented as soon as possible after the event (or even during) Challenging the learner so that the experience is demanding yet exhilarating

  • All the language on Gapfillers is drawn from everyday life should should be immediately usable

• Creating opportunities for informal learning, encouraging different means of support, and backing this by developing mentoring and coaching in the workplace

  • Join in an interactive activity and get feedback or post comments and questions for immediate feedback

• Ensuring that the working environment, to which the learner returns, is prepared to use the new skills and competences and make something of the increased motivation and energy

  • If you use English in the workplace then you will certainly be able to wow your colleagues with your new language skills!

After you have read the article – let is know here if Gapfillers stands up.