Social Learning Theory (SLT) is based on a series of many psychological concepts‚ some generally familiar to educators (like "reinforcement") and some not (like "reciprocal determinism"). Most of the published works on SLT are lengthy and research oriented. Therefore‚ SLT can seem complex and complicated to educators. In attempts to present it simply and clearly‚ only the key concepts will be explored in depth. Table 1‚ excerpted with minor modifications from "Theory at a Glance: A Guide for Health
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Sequential learning learn things from previous experiences. They tend to figure out difficult problems from what they learned already. They follow logical pathways to find conclusions. They learn from putting the pieces of the puzzle together Global learners learn things all over the place. They absorb material randomly. They solve difficult problems very quickly but struggle with coming up with an explanation. Even if they understand they can’t relate small details. Active learners tend to learn
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Concepts of Learning Devonn Coleman Psychology of Learning Psych/550 John Barker June 3‚ 2013 Concepts of Learning Throughout this document there will be an examination of the concepts of learning in psychology as well as a description of the ideas of learning. This paper will recognize the differences between learning and performance in regards to psychology. Lastly‚ the conceptual approaches in learning will be evaluated for their similarities and differences. There are many different
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10 ~ Explain the differences between cognitive style and learning style. In what ways might the perceptual styles of field-dependence and field-independence influence whether a student processes information at a deep versus a surface level of learning? Krause et al and other texts use the broader term "Cognitive Style" to include "Learning Style" - often they are thought of as the same concept‚ but they can be differentiated: Cognitive Style: The characteristic ways of thinking and perceiving
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THE CONCEPT OF LEARNING Kaplan University SS124-29 Professor Missy Madden-Schlegel September 26‚ 2010 Learning is defined as an experience that produces lasting change in the mind of the person receiving the knowledge. Learning can be conscious as in memorizing scriptures from the bible and unconscious as in something happening without any deliberate efforts (Schacter et. al.‚ 2009). From an education standpoint‚ learning can also involve helping people by giving information that
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Coursework 2: Learning Styles Learning styles theory originated in the 1970’s and is based around the idea that people have preferences about how they like to learn. Theorists believe that each individual has a particular learning style that is best suited to them and allows them to collect and process information successfully in order to learn. The principle idea is that these learning style differ from one individual to the next and theorists argue that school teachers should incorporate these
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Adult Learning and Learning Styles When one thinks about education thoughts are naturally turned toward adolescents. In today’s society the media is quick to expose flaws in the educational system. One rarely thinks about the educational needs of adults‚ but for many adults there is a large need for continuing their education. One might venture to ask the question what is adult learning? According to Malcolm Knowles adult learning is a process of self-directed inquiry (Urological Nursing‚ 2006)
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THE CONCEPT OF CARE AND THE NURSING METAPARADIGM Caring is a core element in nursing even yet it remains elusive to the entire nursing metaparadigm. All nurses as required by their profession must be caring. For it is through caring that nursing derives its uniqueness and contributes significantly to health care (Thorne‚ Canam‚ Dahinten‚ Hall‚ Henderson‚ and Kirkham‚ 2002). This is not only the patient as an individual but the family and community as well. Further as the nursing profession continues
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My Personal Ethical Lens showed me in detail what is important to me in many different areas of my life. I learned a lot about different areas of my ethical perspective from taking the Ethical Lens Survey not just in school but personal areas of my life as well. I already knew what I valued and thought was important in life but it explained everything in detail and what my strong and weak points were. I value other people’s opinions and feelings and try to put how others feel before my own needs
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Visual learners use lectures‚ colors‚ quietness‚ and images to learn. I am a visual learner and I prefer quietness when working on an assignment because it helps me focus better on what I am doing. I cannot concentrate with a lot of noise around me. If it is noisy around me it takes me a while to understand what I am doing. I don’t mind working with others but I prefer to work alone so that I do not get disturbed. When I am at a lecture or listening to a lecture I take plenty of notes because
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