• Self-responsibility in learning is enhanced.
• Problem solving nature improves.
• Experiments on different approaches of learning.
• Learners are actively involved in identifying their needs and planning on how those needs will be met as they gather their own resources for their learning.
• Intrinsic learner motivation improves the methods of learning.
• This is a process in which individuals take the initiative, with or without the help of others, in diagnosing their learning needs, formulating learning goals,identifying human and material resources for learning, choosing and implementing appropriate learning strategies, and evaluating learning outcomes.
• Such a product or the human resource will certainly be the best human resource for the ever-emerging global society.
• This method promotes “emancipator learning and social action”
• Within transformational learning, learning occurs along a self-directed path;as the learner matures and reflects on life experiences in relation to his or her self-perception, beliefs, and lifestyle, the learner perspective is adjusted and transformative learning can occur. (Mezirow, 1997).
Self-reflection aids in transformation.• Efficiency improves
• Way of communication enhances to better levels and students gain confidence to speak to anyone with ease.
• There is no “I” in this method of learning. There is only “WE.” Therefore, the team work skills boost up the production of education.
• Students learn to do things on their own. Therefore, their creativity increases.
• Students can adapt to any situation due to their work culture and access to societal issues.
• Positivity in every aspect of their living enhances.
• Process of investigation strengthens.
Teacher in Heutagogy:
In Heutagogy, the instructor facilitates the learning process by providing guidance and resources, but fully relinquishes ownership of the learning path and process to the learner, who negotiates learning and determines what will be learned and how it will be learned (Hase & Kenyon, 2000; Eberle, 2009). Teacher is a compass in the method of Heutagogy.
A key concept in heutagogy is that of double-loop learning and self-reflection (Argyris & Schön, 1996, as cited in Hase & Kenyon, 2000). In double-loop learning, learners consider the problem and the resulting action and outcomes, in addition to reflecting upon the problem-solving process and how it influences the learner’s own beliefs and actions (see Figure 1). Double-loop learning occurs when learners “question and test one’s personal values and assumptions as being central to enhancing learning how to learn” (Argyris & Schön, 1978, as cited in Hase, 2009, pp. 45-46).
Health and its impact on Education:
Remember the Dettol advertisement. 100% attendance. It clearly is understandable to everyone that sound health and sound mind are most essential for a productive life. During school phase, a student needs to be healthier in order to pursue undisturbed and active education. Heutagogy trains them in learning ways to protect their health. Going herbal and having healthy food is the prime motto so that we can achieve 100% attendance. They are trained in preparing simple herbal medicine and are trained to have it everyday. They are trained in first aid and are motivated to prepared healthy food items at school as well as at home. Once, they are healthy, they are active and can participate in
the process of Heutagogy.
Can this be incorporated into our textbooks?
Yes. For sure!
However, just be sure that the teachers resort to external material like language games, worksheets, societal activities and assigning project works. Otherwise, our textbooks should be a bit changed to suit the activities. I am very much comfortable with any textbook as I am habituated to design all the items stated above. Training can be given to teachers to implement the method without any pressure.
Heutagogy is joyful not only to the students but also to the teacher as well.
