Partnership Learning

Research

Study of Partnership Learning shows that it is significantly more powerful than traditional training. During research on Partnership Learning, two groups of teachers were trained in two strategies (Visual Imagery & Self-Questioning). The first group received Visual Imagery training that used Partnership Learning methods & Self-Questioning training that used traditional methods. The second group received the opposite, Visual Imagery training that used traditional methods and Self-Questioning training involving Partnership Learning. Research data consistently showed that Partnership Learning training, when compared with more traditional one-directional training, is a more effective method for engaging participants, communicating content, building an expectation of implementation, and creating an enjoyable experience.

Two data sets illustrate the research findings. First, a measure of teachers’ engagement during sessions showed that teachers were much more engaged during Partnership Learning sessions than they were during Traditional Training.

Second, a measure of teachers’ expectations regarding implementation also illustrated the power of partnership. At the end of the Visual Imagery and Self-Questioning training sessions participants were asked which strategy they were more likely to use. Regardless of whether they received Visual Imagery or Self-Questioning trained through Partnership Learning, the teachers chose Partnership Learning by a greater than 3 to 1 margin.