features can play a part in the type of learning style the child prefers. The personality and genetic makeup of the learner also affects the way in which they perceive and process information differently to other learners. (Gregorc‚ 1982) According Ellis (1985‚ p.14) a learning style is “the more or less consistent way in which a person perceives‚ conceptualizes‚ organizes and recalls information.” Therefore it is extremely vital that teachers adapt their teaching styles within the classroom so that
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Task 1: Identify and describe at least two teaching and learning strategies which meet the needs of the individual learners and/or groups. Select one which you will use in a teaching or training setting. The aim of my course is for learners to understand how to look after animals effectively and understand the basic requirements all animals need. I teach adults with moderate learning difficulties‚ and find teaching methods‚ which enable both my students and me to have shared control‚ beneficial
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TQ4 Teaching and Learning approaches (Ass. Crit. 2.1) Education is an ever-changing part of society. A teacher is faced with new challenges and difficulty that have never been dealt with before. Learners come with different life stories. Every student has strengths and weaknesses that reflect in the group. As a Teacher I must understand and focus on utilizing each student ’s strengths and work to improve weaknesses. Learners learn in a variety of ways and from one another. The ideas and view each
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Teaching and Learning Activities Background I currently teach an IT Essentials 2 course at Tritec Computer Training‚ the course is designed to teach individuals all aspects of network operating systems including web services‚ Linux and Windows. The IT Essentials 2 course runs for 96 hours distributed over 16 weeks (1 day per week). The IT Essentials 2 course is a very complex course and I use several teaching and learning activities so that students get the maximum benefit from the weekly
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Teaching‚ learning and assessment have been the three main focus points for this unit of study. Teaching today is thought of differently to the way it has been thought of in the past. One major learning point of this was that we now know that students aren’t like tape recorders. Students don’t learn by being told information‚ they construct their own knowledge‚ and they do this better if the teacher provides a constructivist setting in the classroom. In order to teach in the manner expected of
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Teaching and learning styles Teaching styles (methods) There are many different styles or methods of teaching. Research I did showed at least 150 different styles from lecturing to brainstorming and vocabulary drills. I have identified the following styles as most often used: Demonstrations & Practicals/Experiments: When teachers show learners skills while they watch‚ followed by the learners practicing the skill they’ve learnt. Additionally learners may observe and record results of what they
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Support Teaching and Learning 2.1‚ 2.2‚ 2.3‚ 2.4‚ 2.5‚ 2.6‚ 2.7‚ 2.8‚ 2.9‚ 2.10‚ 2.11‚ 2.12‚ 2.13‚ 2.14‚ 2.15‚ 2.16‚ 2.17‚ 2.18‚ 2.19‚ 2.20‚ 2.21‚ 2.22 Planning‚ implementing and evaluating activities are a good way to help structured learning‚ to see pupils progress and for improvements where necessary and if targets are achieved to go beyond and help pupils think for themselves encouraging independence. These 3 things regarding the activity help to choose the right and appropriate resources
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This essay will discuss why understanding learning styles is useful to student nurses. In addition‚ I will discuss my own dominate learning styles‚ paying attention to my strengths and weaknesses‚ also identifying areas where it is necessary for me to improve my weaker learning style‚ and how I can build on this for the future development. Within nursing there are lots of different study and learning methods available to us. A persons learning styles or main process of learning is crucial to their
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Reflective Essay This essay aims to critically review my strengths and weaknesses as a self-regulated learner‚ in relation to key skills which demonstrate my ability to use reflective practice. Also‚ the essay will identify and implement the learning skills required to complete the modules in Year 2 of the programme. It will produce and make use of individual learning plans that reflect how I could improve upon my interpersonal skills and implement a personal development plan. Furthermore‚ a demonstration
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Teaching Plan Cognitive behavioral Distortions Guided Imagery Learner Outcomes Content Outline Methodology Time Frame Evaluation 1. Learner will recite their understanding of the connection between our thoughts‚ feelings‚ and behaviors. 2. Learner will be able to recite one way in which positive thinking can improve one’s outlook on life and ones decisions Examples of current application of guided imagery—sports psychology‚ cancer‚ HIV. Definition of cognitive errors
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