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 THEORIES - COGNITIVE LEARNING THEORIES CHAPTER l CHAPTER 5 Learning Theories - Cognitive Learning Theories 5 LE ARNI NG OUTCOMES After studying this chapter‚ you should be able to: 1. Explain what is cognitive revolution and the cognitive perspective on learning and how it differs from other theoretical perspective; 2. Discuss the origins of the contemporary cognitive perspective including the Gestalt psychology and the role of perception; 3. Describe
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knowledge. This situation refers to as “learning styles” which is defined as “the concept that individuals differ in regard to what mode of instruction or study is most effective for them” (Pashler‚ et.al.‚ 2008‚ p. 105). This is similar to the students’ preference on his/her way of learning in a particular area. Various learning styles have been used by many students as their approach to attain information and to process this to learn. One model of learning styles is the Fleming’s VAK Model which
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Task 1 – Signed off Learning Contract Learning Contract Choice of topics and learning context. This learning contract has been prepared to guide my study of two very useful topics. I have chosen to develop my competencies in ‘Working relations’ and ‘Time management’. Should any of these prove difficult my focus will change to the topic of ‘Influence and Persuasion’. Below I have cited reasons why I have chosen the above topics. The first reason is due to the tough
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Observational Learning During this course we studied that behaviors can be learned through our own experiences or observing others. Learning is the knowledge obtained in life through education‚ interacting with people‚ experiences and practice. There are three types of learning: Classical Conditioning‚ operant conditioning‚ and observational learning. There are many topics that grabbed my interest during this course‚ but observational learning made me think about my personal life and reminded
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education. The way that each child receives an education is up to the school. There are over 37‚000 public and private high schools across the United States. Some high schools offer the opportunity to take online classes‚ but the majority of distance learning occurs in the college/university setting. As many people are aware of‚ college students come from a very wide background; old‚ young‚ mothers‚ fathers‚ young adults‚ etc. Some people who go to college come straight out of high school‚ while others
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Explain why the ‘systematic’ approach to Learning & Development is so important for organisation‚ and identify some of the critical success factors in its adoption. Introduction Learning and development achieve aims for individuals and for the organisations performance management. Learning and development can help organisations to improve performance‚ meet their strategic objectives or become high performing organisations‚ want to increase profits‚ increase market share and provide better services
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Online learning In the age of technology‚ many approaches have been changed. Learning process has been shifted from the traditional way to a new perspective of learning that uses the internet technology. This type of learning helps students to choose their courses without pressure of time and location. E-learning gives students the freedom of choosing the time that they want to spend on studying. So it might be more flexible for students because they can perform and study from anywhere even they
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In classrooms where assessment for learning is practiced‚ students know at the outset of a unit of study what they are expected to learn. At the beginning of the unit‚ the teacher will work with the student to understand what she or he already knows about the topic as well as to identify any gaps or misconceptions (initial/diagnostic assessment). As the unit progresses‚ the teacher and student work together to assess the student’s knowledge‚ what she or he needs to learn to improve and extend this
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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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