{"id":515471,"date":"2021-06-22T15:39:09","date_gmt":"2021-06-22T13:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devoteam.com\/expert-view\/willing-or-hungry-to-learn\/"},"modified":"2021-06-22T15:39:09","modified_gmt":"2021-06-22T13:39:09","slug":"willing-or-hungry-to-learn","status":"publish","type":"expert-view","link":"https:\/\/devoteam.info\/uk\/expert-view\/willing-or-hungry-to-learn\/","title":{"rendered":"Willing or hungry to learn?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-part-1-learning-series\"><em>Part 1<\/em> <em>learning series<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>We all need to learn lifelong, that\u2019s obvious. However, learning is an activity that requires effort and time and implies leaving our comfort zone. Sometimes this effort is small, other times it may require a big push and lots of time. If learning does not come by itself and requires effort from our brain, then what are the reasons to start learning? We distinguish at least four important drivers of learning. Let\u2019s find out!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-out-of-necessity\"><strong>1. Out of necessity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A change in our environment often gives us no other choice but to start learning. Popstar Kylie Minogue, for example, saw little choice but to teach herself Logic Pro (i.e., \u2018software that turns your PC into a recording studio&#8217;) during the first lockdown as she couldn\u2019t physically go to recording studios. Learning out of necessity perhaps doesn\u2019t seem like a choice made out of consciousness, but in the end, <strong>we do make a choice<\/strong>. What\u2019s more, while some people start learning forced by change, others ignore the change and start behaving victimised or exhibit other counterproductive reactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From an employability point of view, we could argue that \u2018learning by necessity\u2019 is a <strong>reactive response<\/strong>. Often it\u2019s a little too late, and in the worst case there may even no longer be an opportunity to start learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-roi-driven\"><strong>2. ROI-driven<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As mentioned before, learning takes energy and consumes time. That\u2019s why we make a decision \u2013 consciously or unconsciously \u2013 before we fully dedicate ourselves to learning something comprehensive or difficult. In a way, we perform a &#8216;Return On Investment analysis\u2019 and ask ourselves questions like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do I expect to be faster after my learning effort?<\/li><li>Will I be included in the group sooner?<\/li><li>Am I more likely to get a promotion?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When digital photography made its appearance, for example, it was scorned by many photographers because of the initially limited quality. As the quality and possibilities increased, it became clear to many that digital photography had several advantages to offer, such as a faster workflow and non-destructive editing. This insight made photographers realise that \u2013 if they wanted to remain competitive as a professional \u2013 they would have to invest in digital equipment. Above that, they needed to dedicate time and energy to learn how to use the associated editing programs. Thus, there\u2019s a ROI consideration for both the equipment and the learning effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From an employability point of view, we could say this is an example of<strong> just-in-time learning<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-curiosity\"><strong>3. Curiosity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we learn out of curiosity, we do not necessarily expect a positive return in the short term. It\u2019s about the urge to understand something <em>an<\/em> <em>sich<\/em>. For example, some people learn several languages just for fun. Or, many engineers want to understand how things work, even it is far outside their area of expertise. Some people visit museums just to broaden their horizons. Certain musicians learn another instrument to better understand the interplay with their own instrument in an ensemble or band setting.&nbsp;Also, our curiosity is often already satisfied when we read books or watch movies about a particular topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From an employability point of view, we could say this is a form of <strong>explorative learning<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-self-development\"><strong>4. Self-development<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Self-development fuels a spontaneous and continuous desire to learn because it concerns \u2018competences\u2019 that we consider to be an essential part of our own identity. Musicians, for example, may create music, but they <em>are<\/em> first and foremost a musician. When \u2018being a musician\u2019 is an important part of someone&#8217;s identity, it creates a sustained drive to improve musical skills. At the age of 90, Toots Thielemans still enjoyed finding new chords and chord combinations. &#8220;I study and practice more than ever&#8221;, he said at a blessed age. A developer who sees \u2018programming\u2019 as part of his or her identity doesn\u2019t need to be encouraged to learn the latest developments in their field. He or she already has figured it out before the \u2018organisation\u2019 discovers these new developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From an employability point of view, we should not be concerned. <strong>Self-development is true mastership: a continuous desire to become a better version of oneself.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-nrcs-model\"><strong>The NRCS model<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NRCS model summarises the four important drivers of learning: <strong>necessity<\/strong>, <strong>ROI-driven<\/strong>, <strong>curiosity<\/strong> and <strong>self-development<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/devoteam.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Devoteam_NRCS-model.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9364\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The horizontal axis<\/strong> illustrates the time horizon. When learning out of necessity or ROI-driven, we expect or hope to realise a positive outcome in the short term. This is less the case with learning from curiosity and in the context of self-development. Those who pursue mastery have trust in the learning process. He or she knows that learning, and especially perfecting our skills, takes time and practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The vertical axis<\/strong> illustrates the degree of the drive to learn. With learning out of necessity and ROI-driven learning, we rather speak of a willingness to learn, while there\u2019s clearly a hunger for learning with learning out of curiosity and self-development. Note, willingness to learn or hunger for learning do not necessarily have to coincide with extrinsic and intrinsic motivation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#d7ebe7\"><strong><em>Starting to learn is more than a motivational given only. In the next blog, you\u2019ll learn about \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/belgium.devoteam.com\/blog\/learning-anxiety\/\">learning anxiety\u2019<\/a>, a not to be overlooked aspect of learning.<\/em><\/strong> <em><strong>Stay tuned!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Part 1 learning series We all need to learn lifelong, that\u2019s obvious. However, learning is an activity that requires effort and time and implies leaving our comfort zone. Sometimes this effort is small, other times it may require a big push and lots of time. 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