Effective Ways to Foster Learning
My Research Paper:
Effective ways to foster learning
Luther H. Graham III
5/19/2011
Dr. C
Strayer University
Abstraction
The article written by Jialin Yi was about effective ways to foster learning. The article was written in January of 2005. According to Yi, learning is viewed as an object or a process; some view it as both of them. Throughout the article Yi talks about the three instructional means used to foster learning ends. These three methods are: problem-based learning, cooperative learning, and situated learning. Most of these instructional methods include three components: the directed outcome, learning activities, and methods of evaluation. Learning is a process of acquiring knowledge. According to Yi’s article learning is a process of developing new knowledge and skills and finally improving individual and organizational performance. Yi discusses adult learners and how they learn compared to the way children learn. Instructional methods are meant to improve adult learners’ knowledge and skills. There is no boundary between the way that adults and children learn, but many educators will disagree with that statement. Adults seem to be more self-directed, goal oriented, task and problem centered. Adults experience more diversity and are intrinsically motivated. According to Ertmer and Newby, knowledge is a function of how the individual creates meaning from his or her own experiences.
Yi then covers ways to foster learning in the corporate world. In today’s society it is vital that employees are able to think creatively, solve problems, work in teams, and make shared decisions. The author talks about ways to improve the employee’s professional skills by improving they’re learning of problem solving, interpersonal, cooperative, and technical skills. These are skills that employees should have in order to help the company that they work for succeed. As a boss, it is important to have competent employees that are willing to learn and make a
Effective ways to foster learning
Luther H. Graham III
5/19/2011
Dr. C
Strayer University
Abstraction
The article written by Jialin Yi was about effective ways to foster learning. The article was written in January of 2005. According to Yi, learning is viewed as an object or a process; some view it as both of them. Throughout the article Yi talks about the three instructional means used to foster learning ends. These three methods are: problem-based learning, cooperative learning, and situated learning. Most of these instructional methods include three components: the directed outcome, learning activities, and methods of evaluation. Learning is a process of acquiring knowledge. According to Yi’s article learning is a process of developing new knowledge and skills and finally improving individual and organizational performance. Yi discusses adult learners and how they learn compared to the way children learn. Instructional methods are meant to improve adult learners’ knowledge and skills. There is no boundary between the way that adults and children learn, but many educators will disagree with that statement. Adults seem to be more self-directed, goal oriented, task and problem centered. Adults experience more diversity and are intrinsically motivated. According to Ertmer and Newby, knowledge is a function of how the individual creates meaning from his or her own experiences.
Yi then covers ways to foster learning in the corporate world. In today’s society it is vital that employees are able to think creatively, solve problems, work in teams, and make shared decisions. The author talks about ways to improve the employee’s professional skills by improving they’re learning of problem solving, interpersonal, cooperative, and technical skills. These are skills that employees should have in order to help the company that they work for succeed. As a boss, it is important to have competent employees that are willing to learn and make a
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