Active learning

Why is it that children begin to hate school in their early years? Oftentimes, children love learning until a sudden resentment creeps in, making school and education feel dreadful to young students. Dr. Maria Montessori’s curriculum was designed to help impressionable minds build an academic foundation, which is essential to success later in life. The Montessori method encourages teachers to “follow the child” resulting in the betterment of a young mind. The Montessori method of education…

In a situation where learning is involved, learners will set their own goals, understand their own learning and evaluate their results for themselves: these are skills that are metacognitive in their nature. Livingston (1997) provides an example of this: “I know that I have difficulty with word problems, so I will…

Constructive pedagogical practices are considered to encourage an effective classroom, where teachers and students work together to achieve their learning goals. Constructivism theory is basically depending on observation and scientific study of learning patterns of learners. Piaget’s cognitive and Vygotsky’s social constructivism are two dominant types of constructivism in the classroom. Both theories suggest useful teaching methods and learner-directed concepts based on purposeful and relevant…

Since the moment we take our first breath to the last breath we take, we do what we can to help ourselves grow as a person and as a unique individual. Most people strive to have more knowledge for their own benefits as well as the benefit of others. Learning can occur in many different ways and the experience is usually different for everyone. However, I still would like to explain to others the things I have learned in my life. Sharing the knowledge we have is our purpose in life; to live,…

Question 1 Define Androgogy and explain the principle of adult learning. Androgogy According to Malcom Sheperd Knowels (1913 – 1997), American Educator. Androgogy well known as the art and science of the adult learner. In Greek means, the man-leading. Which is an. dro.go.gy. Andr is man and agogy means leading. Andragogy should be equal to the term of pedagogy. In 1980, Knowles made 4 assumptions about the characteristic of the Adult Learner or well known as Andragogy. And in 1984, he added…

with different youth in different settings. Throughout this time I also learned about myself that lead me to reevaluate my counseling path. As a counseling student, I was familiar with the concepts of group counseling, however, it was a different learning experience working with resistant youth, especially that was not interested in counseling services. Having in my back of my mind in helping others, I have attempted to help and make the client feel better; especially seeing the clients struggle…

Start a Lesson. Smile can be used in a year 2 classroom at the start of a lesson to show the students that you as the teacher are happy to be there and that you appreciate them and their efforts. This will encourage students to be active in their learning and create a warming environment in which they can learn. 2. Establish Relationships. To establish good relationships with the students in a 5 classroom the teacher needs to ensure that they are not creating a barrier between themselves…

Meaning to say that teacher’s role does not confined to the delivering of knowledge to the students only. As a manager of the classroom, a teacher should be able to deal with problems and limitations in order to create a classroom for an optimal learning. Doyle (1986 as cited in Emmer & Stough, 2001) defines classroom management as the actions and strategies teachers use to solve the problem of order in classroom. It comprises of maintaining order, designing effective instruction, dealing with…

educators can use to engage all learners while meeting the individual learning needs of all the students in their classroom. This strategy is designed to meet the individual learning needs of all students in a classroom. This framework includes the implementation of several evidence-based instructional strategies that meet the students’ learning needs in order to provide a high-quality curriculum with clearly defined learning goals. Effective evidence-based strategies includes effective…

It is important for me to work this summer because it will help me stay active. Usually during the summer time I stay home and watch tv all day. And with a job not only will help me stay active. It will also help me learn the importance of money. Having a job this summer will also help me to break away from my shyness. I have many skills and qualities coming into the work force.…