In Kathryn Wentzel’s study she measured the levels which students motivation was involved with the teachers dimensions (Wentzel, K., 2002, p. 290). In relation to The Blind Side, Michael’s teacher Mrs. Smith was the only one who first felt the need that she could help Michael understand the material and excel better in school. She was the teacher who had gotten the majority of the teachers on board with the way she found that Michael was best able to comprehend the material learned in class and which method turned out best when testing him on it.…
Each learner is unique and has individual needs. If the needs of our learners are discovered and met, the chances of success are greatly increased. (Petty 2004:496)…
Within this assignment I will be explaining the key influences of personal learning and the impact it has on an individual and also explaining the tow learning theories of Mumford and Honey, and Kolb.…
M1: Assess the impact of key influences on the personal learning process on own learning -…
In this assignment I am aiming to explain three different theories of learning (behaviourism, cognitivism and humanism) and how they contribute to the motivation, experience and aspirations of learners.…
M1- Assess the impact of key influences on the personal learning processes on own learning.…
Teachers need to be aware that there is a wide range of different theories, which are connected to both how students learn, and more importantly the way in which they teach effectively, often in their comfort zone. Whilst there is a wide range of different learning theories these can be generalised into three main groups; Behaviourist theories, which can be defined as “learning is a change in behaviour”, (Pavlov, 1927, cited in Gould, 2009); Cognitive theories, “which are concerned with what happens inside our heads as we learn” (Gould, 2009; p44); and Humanism theories “which focus on how individuals acquire emotions, attitudes, values and interpersonal skills” (Ormrod, 2008; p388).…
Learning theories have been influential since the 20th century and are now used as diagnostic tools to help identify styles in which learners learn, (Avis et al. 2010). The summary behind these concepts, propose that all people learn differently, and to ensure individual learning needs teachers need to recognize these styles to address differentiation and learning needs of individual within group of learners, (Jarvis, 2006). The key learning theories from research are; behaviourism, cognitivism and humanist. Key academics Pavlov, Skinner and Watson (1973) influence the theory behind behaviourism. They approach behaviourism as a scientific approach towards a desired goal, consisting of reinforcement to shape behaviour. In thus the teachers act as a stimulant; shaping behaviour via repetition and habit forming to create a response. However influential theorists Bruner (1966), Piaget (1926) and Gagne (1985), argue that this style is manipulative, the learner will know how that learning process takes place but not necessarily know why? Behaviourist looked at the environment stimuli influencing response, whereas cognitivists look at the individual’s mental process in learning and how they gain that knowledge. Bruner (1966) believes people learn with the acquisition of knowledge as social process of problem solving. The focus stems to establishing positive conditions that promote the individuals path of being ‘ready to learn’, establishing a ‘meaning to learning’; with initiative and analytical thinking and finally with relevance of self- fulfilment of what ‘motivates the learner’. This takes away the behaviourist approach of learning without an external reward to learning with independent meaning in which you create your own path. Lastly Humanist approach to learning develops the idea of the learners at the centre of the learning process, (Maslow, 1970 and Rodgers et al, 1983). Rogers (1983) influenced this approach and believed that each learner is free to direct…
Red, green and blue are the primary colors of light for the aforementioned reasons - because your eyes are most sensitive to them and it's easiest to use them.…
Machin, Hindmarsh, Murray and Richardson (2013) identify that learner should be motivated by the teacher or tutor to develop both their ability and their aspirations to learn.…
There have been many situations in which students have lost interest in learning because of the lack of importance of the material being taught to them. Some students don’t know to how to relate the material they are being taught to the real world, leading them to lose interest and to become less engaged in school. According to the author David Broder, students dropped out of high school due to lack of motivation and care (Source 4). They’d much rather obsess over popularity and drugs,…
What motivates me to learn is very being open to learning. Just like Sara’s story that it doesn’t always mean you have to apply what you learn but having it when I may need it in my future. What also motivates me to learn just like in Chris story having a goal to help improve my future having that goal to help you go forward knowing in the long run you have made it. As is Jamie’s story expanding your mind and being open to new ideas even if it may be hard just to keep learning. My motivation in learning just like in Fred’s story it’s just not about what you learn now it’s what you have learned from your past. You discover new meanings along with old to further your path to education.…
Reigeluth defined instructional theory as, “identifying methods that will best provide conditions under which learning goals will most likely be attained” (Driscoll, 2005). Instructional theorists have long debated what conditions stimulate and motivate learning. Two of the originators of learning theories are Robert Gagné and Benjamin Bloom. Gagné believed that conditions of learning must be in place prior to instruction. Moreover, Bloom views learning as a hierarchical progression where instructors develop goals and outcomes in their instructional design to engage the student. Each theorist has common and contrasting views about how learning occurs. In addition, both are credited for laying the foundation for instructional design.…
“People who believe they have the power to exercise some measure of control over their lives are healthier, more effective and more successful than those who lack faith in their ability to effect changes in their lives.” -Albert Bandura…
Module 2: Understanding learning: Unit 1: Motivation for learning Unit 1 Activity 1: Your own learning…