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Taking two examples of learning from your own life experience – one you would call a ‘good’ learning experience, one you would call a ‘bad’ learning experience – describe them and then explain the differences in the experiences with reference to theories about learning. Can you draw any conclusions from your reflection and reading about the nature of effective learning experiences?
Educational psychologist Jean Piaget states that cognitive development and hence an individual’s achievement in terms of learning is down to a combination of maturation and the environment. Learning is the process of psychological alterations in the brain resulting in meaning and is based on the interaction between material and the social environment.1 A range of explanations have been constructed by prominent figures to suggest theories for learning with regards to the importance of a teaching figure and the incorporation of motivation, coding, memory and cognitions. They look into the relationship between of environment and provide an opportunity to enhance ability to use both themselves and environment in effective way.2 Sciences influence has increased over the years leading to a richer understanding of learning theories in the modern day; this has led to strong development in the educational system.3 My essay will be considering these in regards to my personal experiences whilst reflecting on them and discussing the nature of effective learning experiences.
A significant example of a strong learning experience was my trip to the Thackray medical museum. During time at school learning GCSE history – we went on a trip to the medicine museum in Leeds to gain insight and further understanding of medicine through time. This was a strong experience in learning as it meant that the course could come to life and looking at exhibitions such as the backstreet of Leeds meant that the topic transforms in a way that heightens my interest as well as understanding. During the visit we went
Educational psychologist Jean Piaget states that cognitive development and hence an individual’s achievement in terms of learning is down to a combination of maturation and the environment. Learning is the process of psychological alterations in the brain resulting in meaning and is based on the interaction between material and the social environment.1 A range of explanations have been constructed by prominent figures to suggest theories for learning with regards to the importance of a teaching figure and the incorporation of motivation, coding, memory and cognitions. They look into the relationship between of environment and provide an opportunity to enhance ability to use both themselves and environment in effective way.2 Sciences influence has increased over the years leading to a richer understanding of learning theories in the modern day; this has led to strong development in the educational system.3 My essay will be considering these in regards to my personal experiences whilst reflecting on them and discussing the nature of effective learning experiences.
A significant example of a strong learning experience was my trip to the Thackray medical museum. During time at school learning GCSE history – we went on a trip to the medicine museum in Leeds to gain insight and further understanding of medicine through time. This was a strong experience in learning as it meant that the course could come to life and looking at exhibitions such as the backstreet of Leeds meant that the topic transforms in a way that heightens my interest as well as understanding. During the visit we went
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