The PGA has recently completed its first face-to-face learning event in two years!
It is great to be back and over the next six months the PGA Learn team have lined up more industry experts to deliver face-to-face learning at a variety of locations.
Face-to-face learning has often been seen as the standard way of learning for decades and built up a loyal following amongst some PGA Members prior to the COVID-10 pandemic.
Whilst online learning is becoming increasingly popular and PGA Learn has provided PGA Members with a new alternative, learning in the classroom with other people is still the preferred option for some. Here are some reasons why...
It’s PHYSICAL
Face-to-face teaching and learning are essential for some people when it comes to effective learning. Being able to collaborate, discuss and experiment with peers motivates and encourages learners to excel in their studies.
A fascinating study 'Neural Synchronization During Face-to-Face Communication' details that face-to-face dialog resulted in more effective communication as there was better ‘neural synchronization’ between the partners.
INSTANT ANSWERS and interaction
It creates that support network with fellow students, the teacher or training provider. For teachers, by looking at the faces of their students they can interact, and gauge understanding and differentiate between those who are engaged and those who have ‘zoned out’.
You stay MOTIVATED
Unlike face-to-face learning, many get caught up with life when no-one is there to help drive their learning, causing time to study to fall by the wayside. For many students, ‘obligatory’ attendance is what drives them forward to complete their course.
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