Adult Learning Theory: Sociocultural Learning Theory Thomas Condon American Military University Charlestown‚ WV Alvina Alexander 9/27/2009 Introduction Since teachers and researchers first stumbled upon the benefits of utilizing sociocultural connections to enhance the learning of adults‚ many papers have been published on the subject. Early theories viewed learning as a solely cognitive process‚ taking place in the mind of the learner. These theories made the assumption that
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published in the Journal of College Reading and Learning gives insight into the characteristics‚ positive and negative‚ of the non-traditional student. The article relays that many non-traditional students are adults who have been in the workplace for an extended period. As stated‚ there is much adult learning theory that comes from the "organizational development field (OD) field . . ." and the article gives four principles that characterize adult learners (Knowles‚ 1974). These principles point
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used to help support positive behaviour is by reinforcing positive behaviour. This strategy is used in order for children to repeat positive behaviours‚ they will be receiving rewards and procedures signals. Offer praise and recognition‚ use words like well done and thank you around children and to other colleagues. Recognising achievement by rewarding children with a certificate who arrive on time and have a good attendance‚ wear their uniform correctly or literally any behaviour aspect you want to
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Summary Adult Learning Theories are organized on the comprehension of adults. Certain obstacles grown-ups may endure could hinder their learning process. Preceptors use adult learning theories to format the learning process of their students. Every student has different circumstances and life experiences that can affect their ability to learn. Adult learning theories are intended to give scholars a perception on how adults learn. The article “Adult Learning Theory: Applications to Non-Traditional
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Relationship between Adult Learning Theory and Professional Development Theory Professional development and adult learning are closely related. In adult learning‚ adults will commit to learning when the goals and objectives are considered realistic and important to them. Adults want to be the origin of their own learning and will resist learning activities that they believe are an attack on their competence. Professional development gives the people some control over the what‚ who‚ how‚ why
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accomplishing their goals. As such‚ Merriam mentions that teachers also have this responsibility when it comes to the adult learning process. Nonetheless‚ Merriam (2008) says that adults‚ unlike younger students‚ have particular requirements when it comes to the process of learning. Thusly‚ this paper will provide a discussion of my personal learning experiences‚ which relate to the exemplar learning theories‚ such
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Journal of University Teaching & Learning Practice Volume 7‚ Issue 1 2010 Article 4 Addressing student cynicism through transformative learning Fernanda Duarte∗ ∗ University of Western Sydney‚ f.duarte@uws.edu.au Copyright c 2010 by the authors. The Journal of University Teaching & Learning Practice is published by the University of Wollongong. URL - http://ro.uow.edu.au/jutlp Addressing student cynicism through transformative learning∗ Fernanda Duarte Abstract This paper reflects
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Understand the purpose and requirements of the areas of learning and development in the relevant early years framework 1.1. Explain each of the areas of learning and development and how these are interdependent. Personal‚ social and Emotional Development Children must be provided with experiences and support which will help them to develop a positive sense of themselves and of others; respect for others; social skills; and a positive disposition to learn. Providers must ensure support for children’s
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Positive Learning Environment Positive learning environments support the developmental needs of students not only academically but also socially and personally. Students thrive in environments where they feel safe amongst their peers‚ comfortable amongst themselves‚ nurtured and respected‚ and motivated to learn. All students‚ even those who have learning difficulties and personal challenges‚ can do well when they are physically comfortable‚ mentally motivated‚ and emotionally supported. Creating
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Summary More and more adults are returning to school to either further their education or to start fresh in a new course of study. With the challenges of work‚ kids‚ home life‚ and school work; the adult learner has many challenges that they face almost every day. Just as extensive research goes into learning about how children learn‚ research has also been put in place as to how the adult learns. Both of the articles “Revisiting Adult Learning Theory through the Lens of an Adult Learner” by Londell
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