Major Learning Theories Objectives To consider some of the major theories that try to account for how learning occurs To think about the implications of these ideas for our work as teachers References Pritchard‚ A. (2014) Ways of learning: Learning theories and learning styles in the classroom (3rdedn). Abingdon:Routledge Pollard‚ A. et al. (2014) Reflective Teaching in Schools (4th edn). London:Bloomsbury Pound‚ L. (2005) How children learn: from Montessori to Vygotsky – educational
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Kolb Learning Theory Experiential Learning Kolb’s experiential learning theory is a holistic perspective that combines experience‚ perception‚ cognition‚ and behaviour. The theory presents a cyclical model of learning‚ consisting of four stages shown below. One may begin at any stage‚ but must follow each other in the sequence: * Concrete experience ( or “Do”) * Reflective observation ( or “Observe”) * Abstract conceptualization ( or “Think”) * Active experimentation ( or “Plan”)
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lecture on learning styles‚ I have come to realize that every individual prefers different learning styles and techniques. Individuals reaction to learning‚ is subjected by their learning style. Although‚ every individual has a mix of different learning styles‚ but there is always a dominant style of learning compared to other learning styles. I strongly feel that depending on the circumstance‚ I am capable of using another learning style‚ simply because none of our learning styles are fixed‚
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Outline and evaluate the social learning theory as an explanation of aggression (24) According to the social learning theory there are multiple ways of learning behaviours‚ such as aggression. One way of learning behaviours is through observation and some psychologists have claimed children primarily learn aggressive behaviours observing role models (someone who is similar to the child or in a position of power‚ of who the child can copy behaviour from). For example‚ children may learn aggression
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Mary Parker Follett advocated for a human relations emphasis equal to a mechanical or operational emphasis in management. Her work contrasted with the "scientific management" of Frederick W. Taylor (1856-1915) and evolved by Frank and Lillian Gilbreth‚ which stressed time and motion studies. Mary Parker Follett stressed the interactions of management and workers. She looks at management and leadership holistically‚ presaging modern systems approaches; she identifies a leader as "someone who sees
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Human relations approach is one of the neo-classical theory. This theory was developed around 1920 and emerged out of the human relations movement. This movement laid greater on the man managing the machines and stressed the importance of individual as well as the group relationship. The theory emphasises the role of psychology and sociology in the understanding of individual as well as group behaviour in an organisation. Thus‚ what was advocated‚ was the relevance of the human values in an
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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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The Kolb Learning Style Inventory—Version 3.1 2005 Technical Specifications Alice Y. Kolb Experience Based Learning Systems‚ Inc. David A. Kolb Case Western Reserve University May 15‚ 2005 Abstract The Kolb Learning Style Inventory Version 3.1 (KLSI 3.1)‚ revised in 2005‚ is the latest revision of the original Learning Style Inventory developed by David A. Kolb. Like its predecessors‚ KLSI 3.1 is based on experiential learning theory (Kolb 1984) and is designed to help individuals identify the way
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Learning can be described as a course of action that encompasses a variety of influences and experiences in order to obtain‚ change or develop a person’s understanding‚ ability and vision. The learning process concentrates on what happens when learning occurs. A great deal of information and research discusses the various perspectives and theories of learning. Theories in child development have evolved over time in order to improve children’s lives and assist educators by providing frameworks for
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The study was conducted to determine the dominant learning styles of science students in Gubat national High School during the school year 2008 – 2009. Specifically‚ it sought answer the following questions:1. What are the dominant learning styles of the science students in each year level?2. Is there a difference in the learning styles of the science student?3. What are the activities proposed to suit for the dominant learning styles of the science students? The descriptive method was
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