...Learning Styles Definition This approach to learning emphasizes the fact that individuals perceive and process information in very different ways. The learning styles theory implies that how much individuals learn has more to do with whether the educational experience is geared toward their particular style of learning than whether or not they are “smart.” In fact, educators should not ask, “Is this student smart?” but rather “How is this student smart?” Discussion The concept of learning styles is rooted in the classification of psychological types. The learning styles theory is based on research demonstrating that, as the result of heredity, upbringing, and current environmental demands, different individuals have a tendency to both perceive and process information differently. The different ways of doing so are generally classified as: 1. Concrete and abstract perceivers–Concrete perceivers absorb information through direct experience, by doing, acting, sensing, and feeling. Abstract perceivers, however, take in information through analysis, observation, and thinking. 2. Active and reflective processors–Active processors make sense of an experience by immediately using the new information. Reflective processors make sense of an experience by reflecting on and thinking about it. Traditional schooling tends to favor abstract perceiving and reflective processing. Other kinds of learning aren’t rewarded and reflected in curriculum, instruction, and assessment nearly...
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...FACTORS THAT HINDER FRESHMEN BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION STUDENTS OF PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MARIKINA ACADEMIC YEAR 2011-2012 IN ACHIEVING EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE LEARNING A Research Paper Presented to The Faculty of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements on English II Submitted by: Belgira, Mark Gil G. Bermudes, Carla Monica Dela Paz, Junie M. Manangan, Niña B. Miralles, John Michael A. Natividad, Jhorela Marie C. Payod, Kevin L. Refuerzo, Christine M. Sandagon, Joenelle J. March 2012 Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION This research contains information regarding the factors that hinder the freshmen students of Bachelor of Secondary Education of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina (PLMar), A.Y 2011-2012. Every individual has the right to have a quality education, live a meaningful life and be an asset to the society he or she belongs. Education brings out the ideas and potentialities of an individual so that he will become productive in his life. Most of the students of Bachelor of Secondary Education aspire to become a teacher or a professor in the near future. They would like to cater those individuals, young or old, who would want the knowledge that their students will gain from them. But not every freshman student of the Bachelor of Secondary Education has a lot of means of attending class in school. They have reasons behind every difficulty. Other people may not be aware of it but every student experiences it...
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...The aim of this assignment is to demonstrate that I can through critical reflection, evaluate my performance as a mentor to a student nurse I have been working with on the ward. According to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) (2006) the term mentor is used to denote the role of a registered nurse who facilitates learning and supervises and assesses students in the practice place. They furthermore identify the eight mandatory standards that must be achieved to become a mentor, and within the assignment I shall be referring to the Standards to Support Learning and Assessment in Practice; NMC standards for mentors, practice teachers and teachers, and identifying the standards for mentors required (SM). This assignment will first look at the personal and professional reasons why I wanted to undertake the mentorship module. It will also discuss the importance of a supportive learning environment in the workplace, and how essential it is. My role as a mentor to a nursing student will be evaluated, looking at the way in which I supported her on the ward and how I facilitated this. In conclusion, I will identify my own personal development in undertaking and completing this module. As a registered nurse on a busy Paediatric ward I always enjoy supporting student nurses whilst they are on placement with us. There is an apparent shortage of qualified mentors on the ward, and within my last personal development review with my line manager I identified a need to attain the mentorship...
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...There is no single explanation or all-encompassing theory that explains how adults learn. The adult learning process is complex, context bound, and highly personal. As a result, there is no single theory of learning that can be applied to all adults. Instead, the literature of the past century has yielded a variety of models, sets of assumptions and principles, theories, and explanations that make up the adult learning knowledge base. The more adult educators are familiar with this knowledge base, the more effective their practice can be, and the more responsive it can be to the needs of adult learners. This fact sheet reviews three major theories and discusses their implications for practice. What is Andragogy? In attempting to document differences between the ways adults and children learn, Malcolm Knowles (1980) popularized the concept of andragogy (“the art and science of helping adults learn”), contrasting it with pedagogy (“the art and science of teaching children”). He posited a set of assumptions about adult learners, namely, that the adult learner • Moves from dependency to increasing self-directedness as he/she matures and can direct his/her own learning; • Draws on his/her accumulated reservoir of life experiences to aid learning; • Is ready to learn when he/she assumes new social or life roles; • Is problem-centered and wants to apply new learning immediately; and • Is motivated to learn from internal, rather than external, factors. Inherent in these assumptions are...
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...Summary: A summary requires that you take a passage or excerpt and break it down into the most basic points. To use a common metaphor, you are trimming the fat. The reader should be left with only the major points. * Quotation: A quotation requires that you take a portion of the text and replicate it exactly. This can be anywhere from 3 words to an entire sentence. Part One: 30 Points For the assignment, write as though each answer is a portion of your Adult Learning Theory Paper. Everything should be in current APA format (where necessary). Please read the excerpt below and answer the questions. In an effort to better understand how adults learn, adult learning theories are derived to help theorists and practitioners by providing workable and testable explanations of the learning process. These theories seek to explain how the process of learning as an adult differs from learning as a child. They focus on describing how various social, psychological, emotional, and physiological factors affect adult learning. To that end, ideas generated by educators,...
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...Introduction to the Portfolio This portfolio will attempt to analytically evaluate the role and responsibilities of myself as a practice mentor within the clinical environment using relevant literature and recognised frameworks. A critical analysis of learning, teaching and assessment strategies as well as educational theories will be integrated and applied. A written re-evaluation of this experience using the recognised reflective cycle of Boyd et al. (1985) will also be incorporated to enable me to effectively analyse my personal and professional development as a practice mentor. Prior to commencing this portfolio the learner and mentor were informed of my intentions and consent was gained freely and independently. The principles of confidentiality in accordance with the NMC (2004, p8) guidelines have been adhered to at all times. Within this portfolio the person being taught and assessed will be referred to as the student or learner. Another person relevant to this process is my mentor; they will be assessing my ability of mentoring and will subsequently be referred to as the mentor, thus protecting their anonymity. I am currently employed as a staff nurse working in an Emergency Department in the North of England. My role as a staff nurse is to work within a team, supporting and assisting other team members to achieve and implement high standards of care delivery. Part of the criteria for this portfolio was for me to choose a mentor that was able to objectively evaluate...
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...Communication and Collaboration Strategy Paper By George macfly GEN200 01/17/11 Introduction When taking a personality test or a learning styles test there is a fine line between right and wrong. When a person takes this type of test there is only one way for them to be accurate and that is simply stated the truth about how the questions are answered. These tests are used by several corporations during the employment application process to determine the proper fitment of the individual to the position in which they are applying for. Personality Test There are several results that a personality test can offer in the Keys to College Studying: Becoming a Lifelong Learner book there is a personality spectrum that gives a person the opportunity to find out if they are an organizer, adventurer, giver, or even a thinker. For effective communication a thinker, adventurer and even an organizer would be very effective tools due to the simple fact that being an organizer will allow a person to think of ways to be effective through organization with knowing where everything is and when it needs to be done. An adventurer will help with the creativity of communication and allow a person or team to have the options to explore different options. And last is a thinker, this is effective communication due to the opportunity to bring the thoughts of the new ideas that are created from individuals with the analytical side of things to make sure that they are going to make a lasting...
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...Personal Learning Reflection The Introduction This paper states that learning styles are just as different as the individuals who utilize the various styles of learning. As an adult, you learn differently than you did when you were younger. As an adult learner, the author will find that the process of obtaining the information and resources needed is much different. According to Kolb (1985), individuals develop learning styles that emphasizes some learning abilities over others. Additionally, Kolb’s learning model assumes that individual exhibit a preference for certain learning behaviors that can be grouped into four distinct learning style: Converger, Diverger, Assimilator, and Accomodator. You may fit into just one or find that more than one style describes how you learn. The paper reveals that the author considers herself a Converger/Accommodator, which is helpful knowing your learning style to optimize your performance and aid in what you decide to study. As unique individuals we all learn differently and need help when it comes to learning. We all have a process by which we learn. One person’s end result of his or her learning process may be different from that of their peers. The following paper will be a personal reflection of my learning style. I will assess my strengths and show some opportunities available for me to grow. Even though we may be able to identify the type of learner we are, there are many benefits in learning and using other learning styles...
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...Course Syllabus INFT 101 Instructional Technology for Successful Online Learning Course Description Designed to equip students for success as they transition into the online classroom, this course offers strategic information tailored to ensure academic excellence in this unique learning environment; this information includes Liberty University’s foundations and beliefs, LUO’s resources for success, Blackboard navigation techniques, time management strategies, the adult learner’s responsibilities, methods for identifying and avoiding academic misconduct, scholarly research tactics, and approaches for selecting the appropriate courses towards completion of the preferred degree program. Rationale This required course provides an orientation to the online classroom, learning strategies, and technology skills required for success in online learning. This course offers students an opportunity to develop and strengthen the skills necessary for academic achievement within Liberty University’s online program. I. Prerequisites None II. Required Resource Purchases None III. Additional Materials for Learning A. Computer with basic audio/video equipment B. Internet access (broadband recommended) C. Microsoft Word (Microsoft Office is available at a special discount to Liberty University students.) IV. Measurable Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student...
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...Learning Styles and Personality Types Kelton Simon University of Phoenix 13 May 2011 Dr. Sara Barry Learning Styles and Personality Types I took two learning surveys to find more about myself. Taking the surveys I came to a conclusion that I have three distinctive learning styles. They are: Logical-mathematical, Intrapersonal, and Bodily-Kinesthetic. The three learning styles working together make me a more effective communicator by identifying my strengths and weaknesses. The personality survey revealed that I am an organizer, giver, and a thinker. The three personality types revealed the strong side of my character. My plan is to take what I have learned and re-evaluate my weakness and improve them to make them my strengths. My three different learning styles that help develop effective communications and collaborations. The first style is logical-mathematical. In my profession I’ve learned practical thinking will never fail you. Using what you have learned from regular math, science, and question and answer will help an individual achieve their desired output. Second, Intrapersonal is always a needed style. I can elevate the group with my own ideal and thoughts. Meaning before the group receive together I have mapped the things I would like to discuss. Most people have ideals what to bring to the group, but a need for more suggestions to break the ice and relax all members to project thoughts. Third, I would like to discuss about bodily-kinesthetic...
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...Learning Environment in Constructivist Classroom Kulamani sahoo & Anita Behera M.phil scholar Ravenshaw university,Cuttack Email: klmnsahoo@gmail.com/ anitabehera44@gmail.com Phone.no-9853555132 In this paper the author had described about the constructivist classroom and how it differs from the traditional classroom. Knowledge is not attained but constructed. This statement is a new challenge in the present classroom. Construction of understanding is a core element in the highly complex process of teaching and learning underpinned by constructivist teaching. Constructivism is the latest buzzword among the teaching community across the world and National curriculum framework (2005) has shown the direction to nit in Indian classroom situation. Constructivism basically a theory based on observation and scientific study about how people learn .the basic idea about constructivism is that the learner must construct knowledge; the teacher cannot supply it. In the constructivist classroom the teacher must encourage students to use active techniques ,e.g. experiments, real world, problem solving , to create more knowledge and then to reflect on and talk about what they are doing and how their understanding is changing. In constructivist classroom focus shifts from the teacher to the students. In constructivist classroom learning is interactive; teachers have dialogue with students. Knowledge is dynamic and changing with experience in constructivist classroom. Students...
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...Running head: How Do I Learn Best How Do I Learn Best Kelli Powell Grand Canyon University: NRS 429V September 30, 2012 What is a learning style? Well a learning style is the way a person tends to learn best. It involves your preferred method of taking in, organizing, and making sense of information, Lake Washington Institute of Technology (2012). Some people prefer to learn by doing and touching, others prefer to learn by seeing, or by hearing the information. Still others learn using more than one learning style. If a person was interested in finding out what their particular learning style is would be to take the VARK questionnaire for learning styles. The most common learning style is the multimodal, but the learner can switch from one type of learning style to another depending on what the subject is being learned and or their mood, Fleming (2011). After taking the VARK questionnaire, Multimodal learning styles was assessed as the learning style of choice. The multimodal learning environments allow instructional elements to be presented in more than one sensory mode (visual, aural, written, and kinesthetic), Sankey, Birch & Gardiner (2010). In this particular case visual and kinesthetic were the dominate methods of learning. Strategies of learning that this person uses are highlighting and underlining notes, grouping subjects together with a certain color highlighter, use of charts, graphs and images to help them learn the subject matter. They...
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...and self-regulation theories Jay Middleton Applying Learning Theories Can everyone be an online learner No, Online learning is not for everybody, they say, and accomplishment in such projects requires capability and solace with innovation, as well as a blend of individual characteristics and abilities, from self-inspiration to quick writing. Notwithstanding introducing programming, online understudies must be capable work autonomously, oversee time productively, and compose adequately, since such an extensive amount what might be talked about orally in a customary classroom is conveyed through content in online courses. Different components that impact online achievement have nothing to do with innovation. On the off chance that you have a tendency to hesitate, for instance, online courses may not be for you. Since online understudies make their own particular class plans, and are to a great extent free from the structure of frequently planned classes, coursework and perusing can without much of a stretch heap up until there's an excessive amount to oversee. What do the various theories that you have studied contribute to your answer? Cognitive Information Processing Theory. The theory has been utilized to clarify mental procedures as they are affected by both intrinsic and extrinsic variables, which in the long run realize learning in a person. Cognitive Learning Theory suggests that the diverse procedures analyzing so as to concern learning can be clarified the...
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...MY LEARNING PORTFOLIO- How I apply learning experiences in my life Abstract Until early last century Pedagogy was widely advocated as the foundation of all education, irrespective of the age group or subject area being taught. The word itself is from ancient Greek ‘paidagageo’ meaning literally ‘to lead the child’. Rote learning was a small part of pedagogy, which conditioned the learner for a known outcome or answer, however one in which there was no variables. It wasn’t until the two World Wars and the industrial revolution, that the practice of adult teaching became accepted as having different methodologies from pedagogy. Many adults that undertake learning do so in the knowledge that they bring different life experiences into the medium, however these experiences can draw in environmental and motivational factors that could become barriers in the absorption of the content. Elton, M (1949) and his studies into the Hawthorn experiments conducted from 1924-1932, provides an example of the increase in productivity (learning or motivation) being attributed to the interest being shown in the individual. From my limited experience within an adult learning environment, I see the Hawthorn effect as a practice example of adult learning, whereby the tutor (employer) engages with, shows interest in and motivates the individual for productivity or knowledge gains. In centuries past, the learning experience was very much one-way communication, however with the advent of adult...
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...Verbal Learning The concept of verbal learning is the understanding and gaining of knowledge through verbal stimuli, commonly known as speaking. The presentation of knowledge through the act of speaking allows learning by memorization. Memorization is the repetition of information to gain understanding and knowledge. A thorough understanding of verbal learning can be obtained through a comprehensive examination of the various aspects that it encompasses. The first aspect of verbal learning is defining the concept itself. Within the definition of verbal learning will be an introduction to Dr. David Ausubel, a psychologist who studied verbal learning. The second aspect of verbal learning that will be examined in this paper is the comparison and contrasting of serial learning (a list of items), paired associate learning (one item helping retrieve information), and free recall (independent items). The fourth and final aspect of verbal learning explored in this paper is the concept of mnemonics, or retention of information, in the recall of verbal stimuli. Verbal Learning S. Cooper wrote about David Ausubel as he was a psychologist who studied the developmental and educational psychology of individuals. Verbal learning was the area of psychology that was studied most in depth by Ausubel. In his research, Ausubel “focused...
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