In
order to stay relevant, individuals must be equipped to identify,
filter, "take in" and apply new knowledge, skills and
attitudes in what seems to be nanoseconds. The popular
buzzwords, "lifelong learning", have taken on a powerful
new meaning in this new millennium.
To
answer the challenge of learning in this ever-changing, global,
information rich new world, Executive Performance has developed a
cutting-edge "Culturally
Dynamic Learning" approach.
Culturally
Dynamic Learning (CDL)
integrates the very best practices from the fields of traditional
and eLearning with current research on lifelong learning and
polychronic temporal environments.
CDL
is learning that acknowledges and exploits the symbolic
communication (a group's skills, knowledge, attitudes, values, and
motives) of diverse groups of people to effect progressive change.
This
CDL
approach is especially effective for individuals with polychronic
temporal orientations (i.e. those who identify themselves as
"multi-taskers"), whose learning styles are not served
in traditional "sage on the stage", linear lecture style
instruction.
These
multi-dimensional individuals
-
approach
work projects with flexible, adjustable plans and shared
responsibilities.
-
tend
to believe the success of learning, business, or social
transactions is ultimately determined by the individuals
involved and their cohesiveness as a team.
-
believe
that learning, work and play are founded upon quality
interpersonal interactions and long-term investments in
community-building, which take precedence over all forms of
activity.
-
communicate
spontaneously and in high context.
-
conduct
decision-making using extensive group involvement, discussion,
and consensus.
-
perceive
the essence of leadership is the subtle balance of group
consensus and personal vision
Source:
http://www.innovint.com/downloads/mono_poly_test.asp.
The
tools and strategies employed in our Culturally
Dynamic Learning
environments accommodate both polychronic and monochronic
temporal orientations.
Polychronic
individuals thrive in a learning process where many subjects may
be discussed at the same time - where several conversations can be
occurring in the same space, and where relationship building is of
primary importance. We develop learning experiences where
asynchronous threaded discussions, cooperative project-based
learning, and chat features maximize the experience for
polychronic individuals.
Monochronic
individuals who already thrive in traditional learning
environments with linear conversation and debate are also
served in our Culturally
Dynamic Learning
environments. We understand that the focus for
monochronic individuals is on the interaction between two people
who talk back and forth until a satisfactory conclusion is
reached, and then the next conversation can begin. We develop
learning experiences where Journals, e-mail, and objective tests
features maximize the experience for monochronic individuals.
Executive
Performance's Culturally
Dynamic Learning...
a new way of learning for a new millennium.
|