“Collateral learning” was a term coined by John Dewey that “describes the cultural values and standards we learn while engaged in often entertaining pastimes” (Dewey). Neil Postman and Bell Hooks both found themselves intrigued when they learned of this term‚ which led to them researching more about them‚ and eventually writing two different sides to a very similar story. The television show the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air‚ proves that it can be something educational to watch. While at the same time
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measurements of learning achievement. To do that we must have reliable and valid methods of assessment”. (Minton 1991 p 183) This is stating that assessment must be reliable and valid‚ this for me is fundamental. All learners have to be sure that any assessment given to them is going to be sufficient to meet the learning outcomes set so they can get the accreditation they are studying for in my case the learners are studying for the ‘Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) Award
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International Education Journal Vol 5‚ No 3‚ 2004 http://iej.cjb.net 344 Learning at University: The International Student Experience1 Meeri Hellstén Macquarie University‚ School of Education meerihellsten@mq.edu.au Anne Prescott Macquarie University‚ School of Education anne.prescott@aces.mq.edu.au This paper reports on research that explores internationalisation of the University’s curriculum offerings and how this affects international students. The central focus of this paper is to
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HARD COPY Learning Environment This ideal learning environment optimizes wellbeing. It reflects a positive school ethos that makes the school an exciting‚ stimulating and welcoming place. 10 Characteristics of a Highly Effective Learning Environment 1. The students ask the questions—good questions This is not a feel-good implication‚ but really crucial for the whole learning process to work. The role of curiosity has been study (and perhaps under-studied and under-appreciated)‚ but
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Campus-Wide Information Systems Emerald Article: Atlantis University:a new pedagogical approach beyond e-learning Udo Bleimann Article information: To cite this document: Udo Bleimann‚ (2004)‚"Atlantis University:a new pedagogical approach beyond e-learning"‚ Campus-Wide Information Systems‚ Vol. 21 Iss: 5 pp. 191 - 195 Permanent link to this document: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/10650740410567536 Downloaded on: 07-11-2012 References: This document contains references to 11 other documents Citations:
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YEARS RESEARCH literature on learning strategies has experienced tremendous growth. In 1990 alone‚ at least three books on this subject appeared (9; 26; 28). Interest in learning strategies is due in large part to increased attention to the learner and to learner-centered instructional models of teaching (2; 37). These trends can be traced to the recognition that learning begins with the learner. The present study investigated the key types of foreign language learning strategies used by university
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Principles of Learning and Teaching STUDENTS AS LEARNERS – 35% THEORISTS LEV VYGOTSKY http://facultyweb.cortland.edu/andersmd/VYG/ VYG.HTML JEROME BRUNER http://tip.psychology.org/bruner.ht ml JOHN DEWEY http://www.infed.org/thinkers/e t-dewey.htm Importance of CULTURE humans use of tools and symbols to learn – culture dictates what we learn and how • Higher and Lower mental functions – elementary (or lower) functions gradually transform to HMF through culture • Central ROLE OF LANGUAGE:
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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PEER FEEDBACK TECHNIQUE THROUGH COOPERATIVE LEARNING TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ ABILITY IN WRITING NARRATIVE TEXT (A Quasi-Experimental Research of Eleventh Graders at one of Senior High School in Bandung) A Research Proposal By Nuraeni 0902545 ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT FACULTY OF LANGUAGE AND ARTS EDUCATION INDONESIA UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION 2013 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION This chapter outlines the background of this research‚ research questions
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4/6/2014 Chapter 2 Experiential Learning Cycle Return to Table of Contents SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSE (SGITC) STUDENT REFERENCE FOR CHAPTER 2 EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING CYCLE INTRODUCTION TO THE STRUCTURED EXPERIENCE2 In creating‚ adapting‚ and conducting structured experiences‚ the small group leader needs both a unifying theory and a practical translation of thinking. This introduction will explore a variety of methods and design features that we can incorporate into a
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Culture Learning in Language Education: A Review of the Literature R. Michael Paige‚ Helen Jorstad‚ Laura Siaya‚ Francine Klein‚ Jeanette Colby INTRODUCTION This paper examines the theoretical and research literatures pertaining to culture learning in language education programs. The topic of teaching and learning culture has been a matter of considerable interest to language educators and much has been written about the role of culture in foreign language instruction over the past four decades
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