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Training Tips for Ships viewpoints. It is hard to overstate the depth and effectiveness of where single topics are examined from various perspectives, this learning approach. and where knowledge, skills and practical consolidation are

So, what could this mean for maritime training? There are intentionally combined and programmed as a whole. It can be many possibilities for integration. As one example, it might applied to any subject but is especially relevant where knowl- mean integrating different viewpoints for one topic where a edge and skills are nuanced and require a broad perspective to deck trainer, engineering trainer and corporate health, safety be fully understood. It creates an environment where trainees and environment of? cer work together as a team to help train- are challenged to exercise their judgement by assimilating di- ees holistically understand all aspects of a topic such as safe verse and sometimes con? icting information rather than simply passage. Alternatively, it could mean the integration of sever- memorizing facts. It makes training far more meaningful and al learning activities for one topic; combining the learning of relevant to your trainees and to the work that they do. And as foundational knowledge, the teaching of the skills supported by a past faculty member who has been a guest lecturer in an in- that knowledge, and the experience of drills that practice and tegrated Science 1 program many years ago, I can assure you reinforce those skills. This, as opposed to treating each of those that it makes teaching far more engaging and satisfying. Give it as separate and unrelated events. a try. In next month’s Training Tips for Ships, I will discuss the

In its most simple form and as a way to begin, it could mean second opportunity created by breaking down the silos between bringing in guest speakers with a supporting viewpoint, a con- training events. Until then, keep well and sail safely.

trary viewpoint, or with years of related practical experience.

For example, one might invite an ethics expert, a biologist, a

The Author climatologist, or even a company accountant to guest lecture in an environmental awareness class. Having diverse experts

Goldberg discuss and challenge one another and their trainees on a single

Murray Goldberg is CEO of Marine subject creates a fuller understanding that could never be oth-

Learning Systems. erwise achieved.

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