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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Maslow’s Need Hierarchy The crux of Maslow’s theory is that needs are arranged in a hierarchy. The lowest-level needs are the physiological needs‚ and the highest-level needs are the self-actualization needs. These needs are defined to mean the following: 1. Physiological. The need for food‚ drink‚ shelter‚ and relief from pain. 2. Safety and security. The need for freedom from threat‚ that is‚ security from threatening events or surroundings. 3. Belongingness‚ social and love. The need for friendship
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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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written analysis of your own development needs in relation to the role of the teacher‚ when considering and making adjustments to assessments for students with disabilities identified in your presentation. Through working in a special school‚ teaching Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) I have had to adjust my teaching and own assessment practices to meet a range of disabilities‚ all the children at School‚ have a statement of special needs. These needs include mild medical issues‚ developmental
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Human motivational theories propounded by Maslow‚ Herzberg ‚ McClelland and Vroom Motivation is a term that refers to a process that controls‚ and sustains certain behaviours. For instance: An individual has not eaten‚ he or she feels hungry‚ and as a response he or she eats and decreases feelings of hunger. According to various theories‚ motivation may be rooted in a basic need to minimize physical pain and maximize pleasure‚ or it may include specific needs such as eating and resting‚ or a desired
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Assignment 1.2: The Teaching and Learning Cycle a) Teaching and Learning Cycle The teaching and learning cycle is about how we assess and teach learners and the different stages of teaching and learning. There are four stages in the teaching and learning cycle: initial and diagnostic assessment‚ course and lesson planning‚ teaching and learning‚ and assessment and review (summative and formative assessment). Each stage is key in determining what happens in the next stage and that ‘the cycle involves
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Philosophy of Teaching and Learning Statement: Example from Science Tera L Montgomery‚ Ph.D.‚ Yahoo! Contributor Network Apr 1‚ 2010 "Share your voice on Yahoo! websites. Start Here." * More: * Philosophy * Teaching and Learning FlagPost a comment The following is the statement of my teaching philosophy that helped me acquire my position as an Assistant Professor. Use it as a guide to start thinking about your teaching philosophy. We will revisit this topic again‚ so start thinking now
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Teaching cannot come about until one has learned how to teach‚ but what truly is a teacher? I have found that teaching goes further than demonstrating how to “do things” and is more about showing how to “live things.” In life a person continuously learns and grows and the same goes for a teacher; they are constantly shaping and reshaping their ideologies. From these ideologies a prospective teacher forms a philosophy of teaching that will guide them through the years of paper grading and parent teacher
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Learning theory (education) Learning theories are conceptual frameworks that describe how information is absorbed‚ processed‚ and retained during learning. Cognitive‚ emotional‚ and environmental influences‚ as well as prior experience‚ all play a part in how understanding‚ or a world view‚ is acquired or changed‚ and knowledge and skills retained. * Behaviorists look at learning as an aspect of conditioning and will advocate a system of rewards and targets in education. * Educators who
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TEACHING AND LEARNING STYLES TEACHING STYLE – individual teachers’ distinctive or characteristic manner of teaching. LEARNING STYLE - are simply different approaches on ways of learning. 4 TYPES OF TEACHER Authoritarian Teacher Permissive Teacher Detached Teacher Authoritative Teacher 4 TYPES OF TEACHING STYLES Authoritarian Teaching Style Permissive Teaching Style Detached Teaching Style Authoritative Teaching Style Teaching Styles 1. Authoritarian Teaching Style - The
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