LEARNING TEHORIES How do we learn? How do we learn simple things such as; learning to ride a bike or more complex phenomena such as; learning how to play chess‚ learning a language? Several learning theories attempted to answer these questions; behaviourist‚ cognitive‚ humanist and constructivist learning theories respectively. In the following lines we will try to outline principles of those theories and how constructivist learning theory can be applied to English Language Teaching domain.
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A TEACHING AND LEARNING SOFTBOARD APPLICATION Andresile Peter and Benedict Oyo Department of Computer Science Gulu University peterandresile@gmail.com and benoyo@gmail.com Abstract: A soft-board application allows users to write‚ draw‚ and manipulate graphics just like they would do with physical aids such as chalk/white boards or pen and paper. These applications have over the years advanced from basic shapes and colouring to merged shapes‚ rotating shapes‚ patterns‚ and web themes. At the same
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week to discuss the learning objectives for the lessons so that the support practitioner will have a clear understanding of what is to be expected of the lesson and how to help the children achieve this. Working with Special Needs Children within the classroom setting they will have different learning objectives and will require extra support. During the planning a support practitioner should have the opportunities to give any input and suggestions into the lesson plan/learning objective as to any
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024.5.2 Evaluate different approaches to supporting positive behaviour. When supporting positive behaviour there is lots of different approaches‚ most practitioners find they need to draw on several of these: Reinforcing positive behaviour; this approach is well known and focusses on praising children when they have shown positive behaviour so they will be more likely to repeat this behaviour. Modelling; this approach is extremely important as children learn some of their behaviour from others
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nature‚ it is an invaluable opportunity to create authentic and meaningful hands on learning. One of the key learning outcomes is to engage students in learning of cultural and lifestyle aspects of the country of the target language – in this regard‚ sushi is somewhat of an ‘iconic’ food dish which is strongly tied with Japanese cultural identity and lifestyle. It relates to a lesson I gave during my second teaching practicum which was highly successful. The thought process I went through was to
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need to understand the family background to understand how to best assist the student. Teachers must be aware of the problems and difficulties poorer students face and make allowances and adjustments to the curriculum to provide them with relevant learning without detracting from other students needs. Pellino (2007) writes of the lack of confidence many children of poor families have and how many see the curriculum as irrelevant to their lives. She suggests modifying the curriculum in interesting
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My Personal Philosophy of Learning and Teaching I believe in offering each and every child as well as their family and whānau a safe‚ fun‚ challenging and nurturing educational environment where they are able to grow and follow their interests in a positive and empowering manner. I believe that all children should be empowered to achieve their personal best across all areas of the early childhood curriculum‚ regardless of their background‚ gender or culture. As a teacher‚ I wish to engage with
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adults and children. Understanding what | | |communication method is appropriate for an individual is vital. The learner need to be able to understand what is being expected from them‚| | |and likewise‚ the teaching assistant needs to be able to understand the learners wants and needs. Good communication within a classroom | | |will help a leaner feels secure in his/her environment. If a young person is unable to express their wants and
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Critically evaluate essentialist approaches to the theorisation of sexuality. Essentialism argues that there are ‘real’ and categorical sexualities in the world and that each of these sexualities can be described definitively according to a set of characteristics or properties‚ e.g. a man that has sexual intercourse with another man fits the category of homosexual (Hammack‚ 2005). This conceptualises sexuality in terms of ‘sexual orientation’‚ assuming that no sexual orientation; whether homosexual
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in your textbook and the Resources section of this course as guides. You may also want to have a fellow teacher critique your work to get another point of view. Objectives: • • • • • Explain the role of research in the improvement of teaching and learning. Utilize professional journals‚ research organizations‚ and other resources to describe trends in education. Explain quantitative research methods and experimental design. Explain qualitative research methods and design. Explain action research
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