environment and online learning‚ using a proprietary learning management system (LMS) named adaptive hypermedia courseware (AHyCo). AHyCo is based on adaptive hypermedia and in addition to supporting learning and testing‚ introduces completely new constructivist and cognitivist elements to education. By supporting collaborative and project-oriented activities AHyCo promotes students’ motivation for learning and establishes learning as an active and interactive process. Blended learning refers to a mixing
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Learning Theories 1 Running head: LEARNING THEORIES AND THE CURRICULUM Learning Theories and the Curriculum Learning Theories 2 Lev Vygotsky‚ born in the U.S.S.R. in 1896‚ is responsible for the social development theory of learning. He proposed that social interaction profoundly influences cognitive development. Vygotsky’s key point is his belief that biological and cultural development do not occur in isolation. Vygotsky approached development differently from Piaget. Piaget
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Reflective Learning By Helen Fidell 22 October 2013 What is Reflective Learning? There is no one definition of reflective learning as it is an idea based on looking further into a subject or matter in depth. Then analysing it and processing it to a different level. It is a learning skill that requires ongoing development through further education and into a career. Evelyn M Boyd and Ann W Fales state that reflective learning is the process of internally examining and exploring an issue of concern
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cooperative learning Leon Kruset 1. Cooperative learning a. A description of cooperative learning. i. The idea of students working together in small groups‚ and by working together each student is able to bring each his or her own originality to the task; while also working with the teacher to keep the students on track. b. A brief history of CL. ii. “Prior to World War II‚ social theorists such as Allport‚ Watson‚ Shaw‚ and Mead began establishing cooperative
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list was a selection of tools to identify the learning styles of oneself as well as the students in the class. Why would this information be important or useful? How great would it be if you as the teacher had prior knowledge of how the individuals in your class can best absorb the information you wish to teach? You can design and develop your curriculum with the help of this useful information. According to the reading assignments entitled Learning Styles and Appendix A; Lesson Plan Terms‚ Definitions
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Marwa Saleh Assessment as learning 1-Definition Through this process students are able to learn about themselves as learners and become aware of how they learn – become megacognitive (knowledge of one’s own thought processes). Students reflect on their work on a regular basis‚ usually through self and peer assessment and decide (often with the help of the teacher‚ particularly in the early stages) what their next learning will be. Assessment as learning helps students to take more
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Learning the Ropes 1. Mindy lack of knowledge showed when she was afraid she would get in trouble for breaking the crayon. She also did not know what recess was‚ but saw how her classmates reacted when it was announced so she figured it must be something good. She later concluded that recess was a place and time where running was allowed‚ unlike the classroom. Then she saw how Mr. Corbett complimented a student for walking nicely to the door to line up so she was anxious to show Mr. Corbett that
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education. The way that each child receives an education is up to the school. There are over 37‚000 public and private high schools across the United States. Some high schools offer the opportunity to take online classes‚ but the majority of distance learning occurs in the college/university setting. As many people are aware of‚ college students come from a very wide background; old‚ young‚ mothers‚ fathers‚ young adults‚ etc. Some people who go to college come straight out of high school‚ while others
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Learning Centered Psychological Principles EPS 511 As a student‚ learning was fun‚ but it could be challenging at times. As a teacher‚ I must capture the essence of making learning enjoyable and worthwhile to my students. Thinking about the learning centered principles‚ I see myself having to be a chameleon in many different ways. I must adjust to the many different learning styles of my students‚ consistently be creative‚ develop new ideas to keep them engaged‚ and be an understanding
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In classrooms where assessment for learning is practiced‚ students know at the outset of a unit of study what they are expected to learn. At the beginning of the unit‚ the teacher will work with the student to understand what she or he already knows about the topic as well as to identify any gaps or misconceptions (initial/diagnostic assessment). As the unit progresses‚ the teacher and student work together to assess the student’s knowledge‚ what she or he needs to learn to improve and extend this
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