The RSD and the Models of Engaged Learning and Teaching
Researcher Skills
Work Skills
Clinical Reflection
Problem
Solving
Critical
Thinking
School
Education
The different adaptations of the RSD
Your
MELT
For your context
MELT pentagon
When in doubt, go to the centre…
Find & Generate
What do I need?
Embark & Clarify
What is our purpose?
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Your MELT……………………………..
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?
Embark & Clarify
What is my purpose?
Based on www.rsd.edu.au and OPS designed by
Mechanical Engineering Communications Tutors,
University of Adelaide, 2014
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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