Providing for Learning There is currently a renewed interest in language learning. As always‚ political and economic concerns play a major role in the nation ’s perception of the value of learning a second language (Met and Galloway‚ 1992). Furthermore‚ there is now a growing awareness of the role that multilingual individuals can play in an increasingly diverse society‚ and there is also a greater understanding of the academic and cognitive benefits that may accrue from learning other languages
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belief or supposed form of knowledge in the light of the grounds that support it and the further conclusion to which it tends. Dewey worked as an educationalist and developed his concept of reflective practice and reflection through experiential learning theories. He concluded in his work that the experience the individual lives through can be described as a dynamic continuum - and that each experience influences the quality of future experiences. Boud - the learner ’s point of view Boud et al
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Learning styles describe the way people process new incoming information. There are several schools of thought pertaining to learning styles. According to learning-styles-online.com‚ there are seven learning styles: visual‚ aural‚ verbal‚ physical‚ logical‚ social and solitary. While most people use a combination of learning styles‚ they generally have one or two styles that are dominant. By understanding his own unique combination of learning styles‚ a student will be better able to focus his studying
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The process of learning is an ongoing process that does not cease from cradle to grave. However‚ the ways in which people view learning varies. Some people view learning as an active process that one must engage in and make a more conscious effort. Others believe that learning happens in a more passive way that does not require conscious choice and attention. The purpose of this paper is to share different theoretical perspectives about active and passive learning held by Piaget and Erikson. The
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Active Learning Environment Introduction “The environment we are in affects our moods‚ the ability to form relationships and the effectiveness in work or play‚ even our health.” (Bullard‚ 2006). In effectively educating children an educator must build a foundation that has a stimulating environment which includes the inside and outside areas‚ classroom design and décor size. The outdoor learning area must be one that is organised in a way that promotes exploration and investigation of the
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These personality traits are expressed in learning styles. Openness is a general appreciation for art‚ curiosity and imagination. This trait distinguishes people who are more imaginative to those who are down-to-earth. A child who has a more active imagination will be more likely to create stories‚ be better readers and develop better writing skills. Conscientiousness is a tendency to be organised‚ to show self-discipline and aim for achievement. In a learning environment conscientious individuals achieve
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Transformational learning is the process of effecting change in a frame of references. There are four stages of the transformational learning process. The first stage is recognizing a significant problem. Until the individual recognizes he/she has a problem‚ there is little to no chance the problem will be resolved. The second stage is confronting the problem intensely. This stage takes a person through the possible reasons why the problem exists. It may require learning about the problem and effective
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TETTEH OKLEY CEPHAS TOPIC: MUSIC AND LEARNING; incorporating music rhythm into studies to aid memory and recall. Case Study at the University of Ghana‚Accra. Submitted as research proposal to Mr Adotey‚ Faculty of Social Sciences‚ Department of Psychology. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.Introduction 1.1 Background of the research 1.2The study area 1.3Problem statement 1.4 Aims and objectives of this study 2. Literature review 3.Methodology 3.2 Methodological considerations 3.2.1 Qualitative framework
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Barriers to Learning To understand the barriers to learning it is important to understand how people learn only then can you try to maximise the potential for success. The three main domains of learning are Cognitive – this is involved in the thinking skills and understanding. Psychomotor – this involves the practical skills needed and Affective - this involves people’s attitudes and beliefs. ( head‚ heart and hands). Good planning should ensure that you reach the appropriate learning domain. In
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of our textbook‚ Power Up‚ A Practical Student’s Guide to Online Learning‚ the authors discuss Study Skills. 1. In your own words‚ please summarize the three bullet points in the section entitled Paying Attention. In order to gain the full understanding of the readings during class‚ one must put his or her focus to the fullest towards the main subject. 2. The authors believe that note taking is dependent on your learning style. That said‚ how do they define effective note taking in an
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