In today’s fast-paced, interconnected, knowledge-driven, and tech-heavy (FIKT) workplace, we constantly need to acquire new skills, abandon outdated practices, and develop the meta-skill of learning to (un)learn. Rather than simply "choosing the right pool," we must navigate an unpredictable ocean of change. Mastering efficient, effective, and enjoyable learning is essential for career success in any field, especially in today’s complex environment, which calls for new learning approaches grounded in scientific and practical insights.
These meta-skills complement the specific content students learn in their fields. While we may think swimming just requires water, without swimming skills, we struggle. Similarly, meta-skills of (un)learning empower us to apply our expertise within a shifting work context, collaborate with diverse peers, and actively engage with emerging technologies rather than passively accepting them. You as honours students often take on leadership roles—like team leads, lab managers, or project coordinators—where supporting others in their learning becomes essential, requiring an understanding of workplace learning science and practice.
This course focuses on the meta-capability of learning to (un)learn, emphasizing practical strategies for designing, engaging with, and assessing one’s learning journey. While hands-on, the course also translates workplace learning science into practical frameworks, exercises, and reflective practices. You'll gain knowledge in both the “science” and “practice” of designing, assessing, and engaging with learning initiatives and apply these skills to a personal learning challenge throughout the course.