PSYCHOLOGY REPORT LEARNING SPACES WINTER TERM 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Introduction……………………………………………………………………….3 II. Learning……………………………………………………………………………..3 1. Learning process…………………………………………………………....4 2. Learning styles………………………………………………………………..4 3. Learning theories……………………………………………………………5 III. Motivation………………………………………………………………………….5 1. Work motivation…………………………………………………………….6 2. Theories of motivation………………………………………………7-8 IV. Learning Spaces/Environment……………………………………………
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Learning curve in psychology and economics The first person to describe the learning curve was Hermann Ebbinghaus in 1885. He found that the time required to memorize a nonsense word increased sharply as the number of syllables increased.[1] Psychologist‚ Arthur Bills gave a more detailed description of learning curves in 1934. He also discussed the properties of different types of learning curves‚ such as negative acceleration‚ positive acceleration‚ plateaus‚ and ogive curves.[2] In 1936‚ Theodore
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Goh‚ S. C. (1998). Toward a Learning Organization: The Strategic Building Blocks. Advanced Management Journal‚ 63(2)‚ 15-22. This article proposes that there are five strategic building blocks and two supporting foundations in order to build a learning organization. The five building blocks----mission and vision‚ leadership‚ experimentation‚ transfer of knowledge‚ and teamwork and cooperation‚ are summarized from literature. Also‚ the author believes that these building blocks require two major
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“Collateral learning” was a term coined by John Dewey that “describes the cultural values and standards we learn while engaged in often entertaining pastimes” (Dewey). Neil Postman and Bell Hooks both found themselves intrigued when they learned of this term‚ which led to them researching more about them‚ and eventually writing two different sides to a very similar story. The television show the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air‚ proves that it can be something educational to watch. While at the same time
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Learning Theories 1 Running head: LEARNING THEORIES AND THE CURRICULUM Learning Theories and the Curriculum Learning Theories 2 Lev Vygotsky‚ born in the U.S.S.R. in 1896‚ is responsible for the social development theory of learning. He proposed that social interaction profoundly influences cognitive development. Vygotsky’s key point is his belief that biological and cultural development do not occur in isolation. Vygotsky approached development differently from Piaget. Piaget
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Inclusive Learning We cannot assume that just because a teacher teaches‚ a learner learns. The process is far more complex than one of received input and intended outcome. This is because teachers‚ when engaging with learners‚ are not involved in programming machines; the learning process involves humans who are diverse in their needs‚ development‚ attitudes‚ values and beliefs. (O’Brien & Guiney‚ 2001‚ p. 2) Whilst studying inclusion for this assignment‚ I have learned much
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Learning Centered Psychological Principles EPS 511 As a student‚ learning was fun‚ but it could be challenging at times. As a teacher‚ I must capture the essence of making learning enjoyable and worthwhile to my students. Thinking about the learning centered principles‚ I see myself having to be a chameleon in many different ways. I must adjust to the many different learning styles of my students‚ consistently be creative‚ develop new ideas to keep them engaged‚ and be an understanding
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Learning theory argues that attachments are based on the principal of operant and classical conditioning; our first attachments are usually formed with our care giver‚ the person who feeds‚ changes and cuddles us. Classical conditioning is based on association‚ for example if a child is hungry them the milk from is the unconditioned stimulus which cause and unconditioned response of relief form its discomfort. This isn’t learned by the child it’s a natural response; however over time the pleasure
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Campus-Wide Information Systems Emerald Article: Atlantis University:a new pedagogical approach beyond e-learning Udo Bleimann Article information: To cite this document: Udo Bleimann‚ (2004)‚"Atlantis University:a new pedagogical approach beyond e-learning"‚ Campus-Wide Information Systems‚ Vol. 21 Iss: 5 pp. 191 - 195 Permanent link to this document: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/10650740410567536 Downloaded on: 07-11-2012 References: This document contains references to 11 other documents Citations:
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Learning In My Classroom � PAGE �2� Running Head: LEARNING IN MY CLASSROOM Learning in My Classroom [The Writer ’s Name] [The Name of the Institution] � Learning in My Classroom Introduction This paper will discuss and evaluate classroom learning strategies and methodologies. The paper would elaborate experiences and modalities of various educationists and academicians in a pedagogical set up. It would also transpire how these renowned educational philosophers and legends acquire the best
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