Educational and Learning Innovation

I put into practice the triple loop learning approach that was validated in other research projects I collaborate in the past 10 years. The first component is Learning for Action. It focuses on obtaining new information, new knowledge, concepts, and theories matching this new information to current belief systems, practices, and norms behaviour. The methods used for this purpose included lectures, workshops, and assignments. Learning in Action focuses on the application of the acquired knowledge and skills in practice. It involves reflection to understand the problem or situation from a new perspective. This type of learning involves ‘thinking outside the box. It also requires creativity and critical thinking engendering new possibilities, choices, and actions. The methods used for this purpose include engagement with scholarly communities of practice, internships, work placement, and field visits. Learning from Action supports learners to identify and work on challenging areas and gaps they may have identified in learning in action. This represents the highest form of structural self-examination and self-actualization about the being and the world. In this stage transformative learning becomes evident. The learning from the action phase involves a move to a new inclusive ‘way of thinking and acting. It is not only challenging our thinking or mental models, learning from action helps to realize how we see and position ourselves in the world. The methods used for this purpose include mentoring and course projects. The learning processes are also important to me as I work with students. They support my development. I assess what worked well, what needs to be improved, and how these need to be improved to serve better my students (Figure 1).