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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What is a Learning Experience? posted Jan 5‚ 2011‚ 4:37 AM by Shane Gallagher When I think about “Learning Experiences‚” I think of every situation someone finds themselves in as a learning experience. People have not traditionally used that phrase in relating to more formal learning interventions – i.e. classroom‚ but from a learner’s perspective‚ both formally and informally‚ that’s exactly what is happening: learners are experiencing something that‚ hopefully‚ results in a change in thinking‚
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creates synergy – where it combine effect of the group is greater than the sum of individual effort. Working together as a group can apply individual perspectives‚ experiences and skills to solve complex problems‚ creating new solutions and ideas that‚ and be beyond the scope of any one individual. As well as enhancing class performance. Good group work benefits individual too. It enables mutual support and learning‚ can generate a sense of belonging and commitment. I also learnt the following benefits
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Learning Theories Three Main Categories - Behaviorsit Theories - Cognitive Theories - Constructive Theories BEHAVIORIST THEORY Behaviorism was mostly developed by B.F Skinner For behavirosts‚ control of learning lies in the enviorment. Can you put behaviorism into simpler terms? Discussion Three basic assumptions ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ COGNITIVISM Robert Mills Gagne -The centerpiece of Gagne’s Contribution is the "Nine Events of Instruction" The Nine Events of Instruction
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Customized Learning Theory March 9‚ 2012 I. Introduction: Nowadays‚ probably as never before‚ scientists are extremely interested in the process of learning. Naturally‚ a number of different theories aiming at the explanation of this process were developed. It is quite difficult to decide what theory is better and more successful. On the other hand‚ we can say that all of them have to be analyzed in order to help us realize the main trends in learning theories
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Running Head: Learning Learning Paper Sandra Allen January 31‚ 2011 Psych. 550 Psychology of Learning Dr. Terri Edwards Many psychologists have had debates with the concept of learning. Nature versus nurture is two concepts that many psychologists have argued over. Learning is a cause of someone’s change in behavior through experience‚ practice‚ and skills. In this paper‚ the subjects to describe is‚ the concept of learning‚ distinguishing between learning and performance‚ and finally
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commentators and the author. Justify your own point of view regarding the importance of reflection to individual and organisational performance. DiChiara (2002) states that there are a multitude of companies that seek to create an environment where learning and creativity can flourish‚ but in practice fall short due to a lack of understanding of what is truly required to facilitate reflective learning. DiChiara concerns his comments around the means in which the organisation can engage groups to nurture
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UNDERSTAND THE CONTEXT OF SUPPORTiNG INDIVIDUALS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES OUTCOME 1 1. There are various pieces of legislation in place to promote equality and reduce discrimination. These include: * The Disability Discrimination Act 2005 * The Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001 * The Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000 * Convention on the Rights of the Child (UN‚ 1989) * The Human Rights Act 1998 * The Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (as amended) * Employment
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LIFELONG LEARNING IN THE WORKPLACE CHRISTOPHER KNAPPER We live in times of unprecedented technological and social change that have profound implications for the nature of work‚ the workplace and our working lives. Adaptability to shifting circumstances and readiness to learn new workrelated knowledge and skills have become almost more important than competence at the tasks for which we were hired. Workers must now be able to deal not just with issues for which they were trained‚ but also to
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This legislation influences individuals with learning disabilities and their families because it protects their rights and promotes equality. It gives individuals a better chance to live a full life without restrictions or being discriminated against‚ because of their disability A learning disability is a significantly reduced ability to understand new or complex information‚ to learn new skills along with a reduced ability to cope independently. A learning disability can be caused by a problem
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