Name: Using 3-D model making to develop your thinking.
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Using 3-D model making to develop your thinking.

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This exercise supports learners to go beyond words and use 3-D model making to develop their thinking. It can be used to support academic learning on any topic to meet any learning outcome. The objectives of the session are to: allow fresh thinking on any topic that requires reflection and self-evaluation encourage teamwork bring energy and fun into a teaching session The attached Power Point presentation provides a generic lesson plan. The subject can be amended as required. Key things to remember as facilitator are to ensure you remain curious and engaged with what the learners are doing throughout.

Description

Time duration: 90 minutes

Student level: Suitable for all levels where students are comfortable with self-reflection and dynamic group activity

Preparation time before class: 30 minutes

Additional materials or equipment needed: Lego, or any other available ‘building materials’ such as egg boxes, pens, boxes, straws etc.

Other general tips/advice:

Be prepared to make a noise and encourage people to bring some energy to the activity. For example, if using Lego, tip it all out so people can really rootle through and find the pieces that work for them. Encourage people to think metaphorically and allow their imaginations to soar.

Additional information

Contributor

Name: Julia Gillies-Wilkes
Job role: Lecturer
Email address: julia.gillies-wilkes@bcu.ac.uk

A lecturer and post-graduate module lead, Julia is an accredited psychotherapist and enjoys nothing more than bringing the two disciplines together by using creative approaches to teaching counselling to students.

Keywords

Reflective task; teamwork; creative approaches