And so my journey of MAPP begins. We started with a Skype introduction with Adesola, Helen and the rest of the people starting their journey with me. It is interesting to see the varied backgrounds and experiences that have lead us all here to the same place.
I am reading as many of the suggested materials as I get time to, really to try and answer the question that I posed in my last post. How do I know what I know? Something which has resonated with me is Knud Illeris, (2004),"A model for learning in working life" where the connection is made between working, social interactions and learning and this has started me thinking about the connection between these areas as opposed to seeing them as individual elements. I think this will help in trying to identify my AOL's as I will be seeing the outcomes in a more holistic manner.
Reflectivity and reflexivity are also areas that are currently floating around in my mind as I try to work these considerations more into my daily life.
I made the decision to write this blog in the public domain without my full name/position of employment etc as I feel I will be able to be more reflective without the thought that a potential sponsor/colleague/course attendee will be reviewing my thoughts. I am also trying to find my own style of writing which will meet a 'middle ground'. I have spent a lot of time writing very formally (Dear Sir/Madam, with reference to your previous correspondence.....etc!) that a more conversational style seems a little alien, however I am finding it somewhat liberating, so hope that my ramblings will get the brain cells working!
My main concern at the moment is time. Having received dates for submissions and cross-referencing these with existing work commitments, it seems that they already clash, and with that in mind, I know that I am going to have to be very organised and ahead of the deadlines to be in on time, my concern is to read everything which could be relevant before I start so as to avoid repeating areas as I become more informed.
I am really interested to know how others are going to work their timetable out to achieve everything.
Em
