Application of Learning Theory Paper NURS 4320 Department of Nursing Texas A&M University‚ Corpus Christi‚ Texas Application of Learning Theory INTRODUCTION Among the many complications that can occur with pregnancy‚ one of the most prevalent and potentially life threatening for mother and fetus is gestational diabetes. Unfortunately‚ the possibility for the mother to eventually become a Type 2 diabetic is significantly higher if she was previously diagnosed with gestational diabetes
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system that facilitates students’ learning. Learning as is understood by an enrichment of their previous knowledge‚ significantly linked personal experiences that they may keep it permanently and apply in the future. Those approaches are my understanding of the Transformative Learning Theory by Jack Mezirow. This theory is the framework that I have in mind because the subjacent goal of teaching is to make autonomous thinkers ready to interact successfully in a social and working environment. However
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This proposal is based on Constructivism Learning Theory. The Proposal includes two categories –1.) Social Constructivism 2.) Psychological Constructivism ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abstract Constructivism employs cognitive processes such as imagination‚ intuitions‚ feelings‚ values‚ and beliefs. The constructivist epistemology asserts that the only tools available to a knower are the senses. It is only through
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Adult Learning Theory Christina Bell (Student #0000000) American Military University Professor Michelle Jones 4/23/10 Adult Learning Theory It is a known fact that Humans dominate the planet because of their intelligence. The ability of the human species to formulate ideas and make use of those ideas and concepts to teach‚ learn and grow as a whole is phenomenal. This paper will focus on the ageless learner and how cognitive learning develops from
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In criminology there are many different concepts‚ theories‚ and ideas that attempt to explain criminal behavior. All of them seek to define crime in a particular way or attempt to shed light on the reality of the “criminal” and why he or she is living that certain lifestyle. The Labeling Theory seeks to explain why people tend to act criminally after the term “criminal” has been placed on them. They have received that “label” so it is now their “reality”. As a human‚ being labeled a criminal by society
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observational learning is learning that occurs through observing the behavior of others. This is a form of social learning which takes various forms. A great example would be a child might learn to use profanity‚ hit‚ drink‚ and find other inappropriate behavior that is acceptable through poor modeling. Models are parents‚ coaches‚ and teachers that are held in higher regard to the observer. Observational learning is a big part of culture‚ sports‚ and our everyday lives. It is important to know how observational
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Lev Semyonovich Vygotsky developed a learning theory for education based on one’s culture in the 1920s and 1930s. Even without a psychology background‚ he became fascinated by the subject. During his short life‚ he was influenced by the great social and political upheaval of the Marxist Revolution. After his death in 1934‚ his ideas were rejected by the U.S.S.R. and only resurfaced after the Cold War ended in 1991. Vygotsky’s theory has exceedingly influenced education in Russia and in other countries
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班级____________________________ 姓名___________________________ 学号____________________________ 成绩__________________________ 指导老师_______________________ 2013年6月17日 Brief Introduction to Language Learning Theories 摘要 近年来，新的外语学习方法不断涌现。他们通常宣称比之前出现的那些方法更有效，而且，在许多情况下，这些方法被推广甚至被规定立即使用。新方法可能反映了当前的趋势。那么一个教师如何评价这些新方法的潜在有效性？对这个评价的一个重要基础当然是教师自身成功或失败的经验。此外，教师了解一些最近的发现可以帮助判断新的语言学习方法是否可以为学生的学习带来积极的改变。这篇关于语言是如何学习的论文是为外语教学的教师而写的。我们相信在二语习得研究中的发现及理论观点可以帮助教师评估不同的语言教学方法。
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In the study of learning‚ learning theories are categorized into paradigms or schools of thought based on viewpoints shared by scientists that provide a framework for research. Three of the major paradigms of learning theories include the cognitive paradigm‚ the neurophysiological paradigm and the evolutionary paradigm. The first paradigm is referred to as cognitive because theorists place their emphasis on the cognitive nature of learning. According to Hergenhahn and Olson (2005)‚ the second paradigm
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Major Learning Theories Objectives To consider some of the major theories that try to account for how learning occurs To think about the implications of these ideas for our work as teachers References Pritchard‚ A. (2014) Ways of learning: Learning theories and learning styles in the classroom (3rdedn). Abingdon:Routledge Pollard‚ A. et al. (2014) Reflective Teaching in Schools (4th edn). London:Bloomsbury Pound‚ L. (2005) How children learn: from Montessori to Vygotsky – educational
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