Teaching young adult learners is an intelligent orchestration of science and arts. Issue 1 (28th October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Namhata, Rima; Ghosh, Vinit
• Is Part Of: Vilakshan. Volume 17:Issue 1/2(2020)
• Page Start: 129
• Page End: 135
• Publication Date: 2020-10-28
• Subjects: Class inclusion -- Innovative learning -- Teaching pedagogy -- Young adult learners; Management -- Periodicals; 658.005
• DOI: 10.1108/XJM-07-2020-0053
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0973-1954

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: This paper aims to propose a classroom teaching orchestration technique, analogically drawing a reference from the movie, Prestige (2006). The generation of post-millennials has shorter attention span and motivation and prefers a learner-centric teaching style. This paper attempts to mitigate such challenges by bringing an analogy with a magic trick along with proposing a "divergent-convergent diamond structure" to anchor and synthesise teaching deliverables for the learners. Design/methodology/approach: This is a practitioner's study where practical experiences of the authors have led to the conceptualisation of the central theme discussed. Findings: From a practitioner's opinion and interpretation, the proposed "divergent-convergent diamond structure" has the potential to make postgraduate classes more engaging. The proposed structure may suggestively promote self-efficacy, trigger curious minds, bring relevance, indulge participatory learning and consolidate the concepts.