Becoming a Powerful Learner Our society worships talent and many people assume that possessing superior intelligence or ability - along with confidence in that ability - is a recipe for success. In fact‚ more than 35 years of scientific investigation suggests that an over emphasis on intellect or talent leaves people vulnerable to failure‚ fearful of challenges and unwilling to remedy their shortcomings. Over the next few weeks the girls will be receiving assessment results as well as their end of
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Q 2.1 Evaluate how to involve the learners in the assessment process My sector of learning is manufacturing and I trained staff to achieve operational skills within my organisation. As a teacher/trainer I will first of all go through an initial assessment‚ which provides the information to decide their starting points. In this way I will be able to measure their achievement and progress. I would also be able to identify my individual student needs and learning style (VAK). Secondly‚ I will do
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The Perfect Learner An Expert Debate on Learning Styles In reading “The Perfect Learner an Expert Debate on Learning Styles” by Martin Delahoussave‚ I found the debate to be insightful and informative. The researcher made some good points about learning styles and how we should utilize them. According to my reading of learning styles‚ I discovered that models focus on the process of learning‚ that is‚ how students absorb and think about information. The learning styles theory addresses
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(practical) feedback to learners and discuss how these can motivate learners. Constructive feedback is a form of feedback which is helpful and supportive. It is motivational in that it neither gives false descriptions of a learner’s ability nor does it destroy their self-esteem‚ but aims to develop and fine-tune skills. Giving constructive feedback is crucial; without it learners cannot learn (Rogers‚ 2004). When used to emphasise progress rather than failure‚ it motivates learners‚ building confidence
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10 Use of Communication Strategies by Chinese EFL Learners An Mei Foreign Language Department‚ Guizhou University‚ China Sanooch S. Nathalang Human Language Technology Laboratory‚ National Electronics and Computer Technology Center‚ Pathumyani‚ Thailand Abstract This present study reports on an investigation into the CSs used by College English students (or non-English major students) in China. These students are a large group who are studying English and need to use CSs to facilitate
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SPE-226 Educating the Exceptional Learner August 30‚ 2014 Perceptions and attitudes towards students with disabilities have changed tremendously in recent years. Organizations and laws have also made education and everyday living a more positive experience for students with disabilities and their families. This paper will discuss this further as well as the challenges faced by educators‚ as well as my own predictions that students with disabilities will be faced with in their future. Personal
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What type of learner am I ! Hi‚ my name is Thomas James and I will like to tell you some things about my self. I know I learn different from others but when I put a little more time in my work it will probably come out good. Most of the time I look around to get inspired so I can focus when I find something I put all my ideas on paper. I’m connected to education by trying my hardest to focus and think in my mine I can do thins and I do like in math. When I’m in math it seem like I already
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studies results for past decade. This problem of poor performance is apparently assuming a dimension that could affect the entire economy situation in the country. However‚ effort has been made in this paper to assess the influence of teachers and learners relationship on academic performance‚ also solutions has also been profered in the paper to revert this appalling situation in the educational sector. Introduction: Over the years‚ divergent views have been expressed as to the falling standard
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establish ground rules with your learners‚ and which underpin behaviour and respect for others. In this assignment I will define what ground rules are and why we set ground rules during the process of teaching/training learners. I will seek to analyse the different ways I would establish ground rules with learners and how these ground rules will help ensure inclusivity‚ effective group working and participation and promote mutual respect and understanding between learners and myself as the trainer.
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Unit 1: Resource for advanced English language learners http://www.youtube.com/user/HarvardBusiness/videos Youtube HBR videos—look for other business-related channels This source of materials seems amazing to me. After a quick review on the material‚ I may admit that it is a good tool for me to develop my English learning in the long term. Harvard Business Review is a prestigious organization that can provide us intensive academic research on a variety of different topics. From this source
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