How Were ACOP Leaders Trained?

[Susan]

I like both formal and informal learning. I like the classroom method, where we can speak to classmates and ask questions. I also like the fact that I can be at home, go online and study at my own pace, I enjoy reading and listening to the information at my own pace.

[Lorna Anne]

All form of learning is valid to me. I went to Bible school in my younger age after i graduated my high school. Now i like informal because I'm a working mom, and i want to learn in actual.

[Deleted User]

I have seen all three forms of learning in my life. I enjoy formal learning, however, I seem to get the most out of non-formal. I'm a hands on learner, so by actually putting knowledge into practice, I gain confidence in what I've learned and in this confidence I can then teach others. Informal learning has been important in my life as it is ongoing and allows me to continue to grow and mature.

[Taliya]

I have experienced all of these styles of learning in my life and depending on the season in my life I gravitate to one over the others. I think formal learning is a great environment to be around lots of people interested in the same field of study and dedicate majority of your time to learning. However, this style is a big time/money commitment.

Experiential learning is a great way to learn if you don’t have the ability to commit to formal learning. I love the training then learn from experience aspect of this style. There are so many things you can learn from practicing your field of study and shadowing others who live it out.

Informal or directed learning is a great way to continue your knowledge in a subject but I struggle with self motivation in this style. But I have enjoyed just casually learning something from informally reading books.