The RSD and the Models of Engaged Learning and Teaching MELT Pacific Peoples’ Research Skills Symposium, 14 & 15 June, 2017 The University of the South Pacific Presentation 10 Dr John Willison School of Education University of Adelaide john.willison@adelaide.edu.au Supported by the Department of Education and Training, Australian Government Fluid Thinking

The different adaptations of the RSD Researcher Skills Work Skills Clinical Reflection Your MELT Problem Solving Critical Thinking School Education The different adaptations of the RSD   For your context

MELT pentagon Find & Generate Evaluate & Reflect What do I need? When in doubt, go to the centre… Find & Generate What do I need? Communicate & Apply How do we relate? What should I trust? Embark & Clarify Evaluate & Reflect What is our purpose? Organise & Manage Analyse & Synthesise How do I arrange? What does it mean?

Your MELT…………………………….. Find & Generate Evaluate & Reflect When in doubt, go to the centre… MELT Parameters: 6 facets Fit in with each facet’s question: Change the language Shuffle the facets? When in doubt… Find & Generate What do I need? Communicate & Apply How do we relate? What should I trust? Embark & Clarify Evaluate & Reflect What is my purpose? Organise & Manage How do I arrange? Analyse & Synthesise What does it mean? Based on www.rsd.edu.au and OPS designed by Mechanical Engineering Communications Tutors, University of Adelaide, 2014 john.willison@adelaide.edu.au

Why MELT? Engaged learning needs engaged teaching A sense of ownership by teachers is important Disciplinary and context-specific language is frequently non-negotiable or vital

I-MELT International conference on Models of Engaged Learning and Teaching National Wine Centre, Adelaide, Australia 11-13 December, 2017. Fluid Thinking