Core ideas Three elements are key for learning via Praxis at MIT Sloan. We are working on learning experiences that enable and support all three parts of the process. How it fits with the learning spiral idea.
Preparation
domain-specific education, project skills
Learn domain knowledge
Learn relevant theories, perspectives, tools, and models
Develop observation and reflection skills, including sensemaking
Generate usable frameworks and templates for data: Do the groundwork necessary to extract learning from the action
Action
implementation focus,
built-in data collection
Learn skills by using and applying frameworks, templates, theory, tools, etc.
(both content- and process-related)
Learn domain knowledge as demanded by situation
Learn by interacting with others
Generate results (or lack thereof)
Reflection
what to make of this experience
Learn what you don't know, and want to know, and figure out how to learn more
Learn by reflecting on the use of theory, frameworks, data templates
Learn from other students' experiences---peers are key
Generate new frameworks and templates