Principles of Learning and Teaching STUDENTS AS LEARNERS – 35% THEORISTS LEV VYGOTSKY http://facultyweb.cortland.edu/andersmd/VYG/ VYG.HTML JEROME BRUNER http://tip.psychology.org/bruner.ht ml JOHN DEWEY http://www.infed.org/thinkers/e t-dewey.htm Importance of CULTURE humans use of tools and symbols to learn – culture dictates what we learn and how • Higher and Lower mental functions – elementary (or lower) functions gradually transform to HMF through culture • Central ROLE OF LANGUAGE:
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Learning Theories When we talk of learning we usually think of something related to the classroom‚ such as English or Maths. However‚ Psychologists refer to learning as a relatively permanent change in behaviour as a result of experience’. Learning is a fundamental process in all animals and the higher up the evolutionary scale the animal‚ the more important is the ability to learn. All animals need to adapt their behaviour in order to fit in with the environment and to adapt to changing circumstances
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1.3 Evaluate aspects of inclusive learning Inclusive learning is a well known concept required in order to meet the needs of all learners‚ in particular the need for belonging as defined by Maslow. It has been given many definitions but can be broken down to mean teaching approaches that include the following factors as demonstrated by the writing of Gravells (2012). Involves all students Treats all students fairly Considers all students to be equal Without the direct or indirect exclusion
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corporate or educational intranet‚ or over the Internet as Web-based training. CBT can be used to teach almost any conceivable subject‚ but it is especially popular for computer-related studies. Computer-Based Training (CBT) is an interactive method of learning that provides a series of self-paced‚ hands-on‚ web-based courses. CBT offers technology‚ managerial‚ and supervisory curricula. Technology curricula contain courses for IT beginners and IT professionals. Technology courses include Microsoft Office (Word
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TOPIC 1: WE LEARN THROUGH DIRECT EXPERIENCE; TO ACCEPT A THEORY WITHOUT EXPERIENCING IT IS TO LEARN NOTHING AT ALL. Learning is a process including both practical experience and theoretical knowledge. We couldn’t say that accepting a theory without experiencing it brings us nothing at all; however‚ we can have a deeper understanding of information if we encounter them in our real lives. And I believe that pragmatic experience is the fastest and easiest way to learn things. Infants are born knowing
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Forced Federalism The term "federalism" is used to describe a system of government in which control is constitutionally divided between a central governing authority and fundamental political units. Federalism can be seen as a compromise between the extreme concentration of power and a loose confederation of independent states for governing a variety of people‚ usually in a large stretch of territory. Federalism has the advantage of retaining local pride‚ traditions and power‚ while allowing a central
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Forced Marriages You’ve arrived at the airport with your parents‚ you plane is ready to depart but you have no idea what is going on. You have now arrived in Pakistan and have been whisked off to your village to take part in your own wedding ceremony with a 45 year old man you have never met before. This is the start of a brand new life as an unwillingly married 15 year old girl. Although this practice may seem like an old fashioned tradition‚ forced marriages are still going on within European
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Humanistic Theories of Learning: I. Introduction Humanism‚ a paradigm that emerged in the 1960s‚ focuses on the human freedom‚ dignity‚ and potential. A central assumption of humanism is that people act with intentionality and values. Humanism would concentrate upon the development of the child ’s self-concept. If the child feels good about him or herself then that is a positive start. Feeling good about oneself would involve an understanding of ones ’ strengths and weaknesses‚ and a
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Learning Personality Theories PSY/405 August 8‚ 2011 Linda O ’Connor Learning Personality Theories Psychologists have attempted to explain personality with the development of various personality theories. Each theory varies in regard to explanations and views. Each theory of learning personality provides explanations‚ ideology‚ and dimensions. Learning personality theories focus mainly on interactions individuals have with his or her environment. Each theory believes that individuals react
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Social Learning Theory in Practice Jordan M. Pahl University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Introduction Social learning theory is one of the most frequently looked at theories in the field of criminology. The theory clarifies that criminal and deviant behavior stems from imitation and reinforcement of one’s environment. Its applications attempt to describe why certain people tend to participate in criminal activities and why others abstain from it. Social learning theory specifies the importance of
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